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Disaster-Handling

I came home after some Christmas shopping with Rebecca (daughter) and halfway down the hallway, I was suddenly squishing my way through water; little tidal waves popping up from the carpet with every step. My first feeling was minor shock, then surprise when it finally sank in that, yes, this is really happening. It took...
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Making It Happen – Spain Nov 2011

Experientially, I know the power of intention, of manifesting personally important dreams. I have done it myself, and I’ve witnessed others who have created their dreams – many times. AND, to see an important dream realized is still magical – wondrous, exciting, fulfilling – a reverential experience. I’ve been reminded of what that miracle is...
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Paella – the TRUE Paella

Especially for Deedee Mitchell and Charles Price and Victor (Taste of Oregon):  Yesterday, Felipe Gomez Ferrandiz drove us out of the city on a cold, softly rainy afternoon to the Spanish countryside … to El Palmar (The Oasis), which is in the middle of vast rice fields. The purpose was to experience True Paella (pa...
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Hopium

Hopium (hope-ee-um) – a new word I learned during a casual conversation with Tina Marie Jones.  As soon as she said it, I knew exACTly what she meant. I've experienced that drug personally and professionally. I just had never named it as such. Addiction to hopium can happen to anyone – lovers, friends, parents, business people,...
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Asking for What You Want

Many years ago, my friend and mentor, Ann Barnett (a world-class psychotherapist) told me that she was going dancing that night, and that she had already programmed her perfect dance partner. He was going to be tall and debonair, a fantastic dancer who loved dancing with her – and would do so all night. She...
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