For most of us animals are either a significant part of our lives or they are not. For those of us whose animals make us better, no incentive is necessary and for those who have never known the blessing of having an animal in their lives nothing may make them understand. This post then is for tho
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04/30/2014
Sometimes in the course of everyday business stuff happens that threatens a transaction and in turn our clients. I have found that most often difficulties occur when people stop listening to one another, and decide that the best course of action is to move forward with a new deal. How sad. When c
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04/29/2014
Reading is a gift I have given myself lately. I live in a small community with an active library and I have enjoyed the books I have found and reserved. Before my move I gave literally hundreds of books away. I hope someone else is enjoying them and going where the stories take you. When you read
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04/29/2014
Traveling teaches many things. Among those are patience, understanding and if you are fortunate: gratitude and empathy. In so many parts of the world hardship is the norm and disease is rampant. It is hard to believe that folks work twelve hour days just to get by and have to take three taxis jus
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04/28/2014
After my trip I was genuinely happy to be home, get my three pups and just be. It is a real special treat to be able to travel but coming home is always wonderful too. This is the first time I have come home to the Berkshires after a major trip and coming home was terrific: kind of affirmed my de
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04/28/2014
I live in the country and I enjoy it. I came from a city childhood, and a suburban work life but now I choose to be in a simpler place. Simple suits me now, and I am glad that I acted on a desire and will do all that I can to embrace the beautiful things and people I have, and all those I have ye
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04/27/2014
After a little more than two weeks away, I picked my three pups up yesterday. They were really happy to see me, happier than I can remember after a separation. There were kisses and hugs for twenty minutes and they were falling all over each other trying to jump into my arms or be on my lap. Unli
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04/26/2014
I came in early yesterday afternoon and the flight and crew were great.....and then I saw my bag. It was ripped, handle out, broken and non functioning. I went to the baggage complaint department but they said essentially, it was not their problem but gave me a number to call. After a four hour r
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04/25/2014
I know this is annoying and you will likely be humming this all day, but no need to worry, it could have been another song less like able. After two weeks and a couple of days I await my flight back to New Jersey. I have had a good time, but I am ready. With luck my hired ride will be waiting and
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04/24/2014
After two weeks on the go, I will return home tomorrow. I have had a wonderful and exciting time. Travel is a passion for me and it grounds and teaches me things I am likely to forget otherwise. When I travel I learn about the hardships in the world and how good people everywhere deal with their
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04/23/2014
