Category: inspire
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Happy Mother’s Day! A baby donkey was born…
I know, I say, “Happy Mother’s Day,” and then you see a photo of a man with a baby donkey. This was just too cute, not to share. This is for all mothers out there. We remember when our children were born. It’s hard not to smile, to remember, and like Phil DiMaggio want to…
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Horatio Hornblower, TV Series
This past weekend, my daughters and I were reminiscing about old shows we loved. TOP of the list was the Horatio Hornblower TV series (1998-2003). This A&E mini-series was based on C.S. Forester’s books about a British naval officer (Hornblower) during the Napoleonic wars. It’s a magnificent show. Thanks to GP – Pacific Paratrooper, for…
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Sketching Tea Cups, Online Course – Liz Steel
For a few months now, I’ve wanted to sign up for Liz Steel’s “Tea Cups – Online Sketching Course.” I learned about her sketching courses from a fellow blogger. What’s nice about the tea cup course is that it is a “go at your own pace” model. What’s been holding me back? Well, I don’t…
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Teachers / Students – Need motivation on Test Taking? Watch Dragon Sakura!
Every once in a while, Netflix surprises me with a show like “Dragon Sakura.” This Japanese show deals with tough issues that High School’s face. A lawyer, Kenji Sakuragi, is hired to create a special advanced course, teaching test taking skills, to get at least five students (all walks of life) accepted into the prestigious…
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The beauty of art…
I receive newsletters from TableWare International. They’re an online magazine offering the latest news on the international tableware industry. Years ago, I was in between jobs, I decided to work the Christmas season at Crate & Barrel and another year at Williams Sonoma. During lunch break, I saw a stack of TableWare International magazines. I…
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