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Real Changed Lives of Everyday People
Everyone has a story to tell. Even though not everyone is a great storyteller, there are ways to tell one’s story in an engaging way, I think. Stories of everyday people can be presented in a compelling way and the best instance of that is StoryCorps on NPR. Everyday average people having a conversation and sharing…
Richard Greene, an expert on public speaking
Richard Greene is a speaker himself, and known for his expertise about public speaking and delivering great speeches, author of “Words That Shook The World: 100 Years of Unforgettable Speeches and Events“. Tried to find more info about him on the web — The 7 secrets of the greatest speakers in history | Richard Greene…
Great places for walking in the OC (Orange County, California)
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@ journalSouthern California’s Orange County comes with great weather all year and many inviting places for outdoor activities and walking around. There are times I’d rather walk around for people watching and cultural visuals than the nature trails of the great outdoors; in other words, free attractions & destinations. Downtowns (and, the 1st 5 cities below have Art Walks) Orange cityoforange.org Fullerton downtownfullerton.com Santa…
A Christmas mass choir at Disneyland every year
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@ journalMade a new discovery at Disneyland this weekend, proclaiming the great story of Christmas. First time I’ve heard of this tradition called Candlelight, and even my huge-Disneyland-relative Rachelle didn’t know about this most awesome annual experience. Last night as we were ready to close out our day and walking out towards Main Street for dinner…
Difference between snow bubble and icy or snow smoothie and icy slush
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After extensive research about these specialty drinks*, the definitive difference is creamer (or milk) :: snow bubble or snow smoothie = flavored drink with crushed ice plus milk or non-dairy creamer icy or icy slush = flavored drink with crushed ice (no milk or creamer) And, of course, you could all kinds of yummy goodnesses…
What People Can Do about the Evil of Islamic State in Iraq
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@ journalThe bad news of genocide continues in Iraq and one has to wonder Is Anyone Answering Iraqi Christians’ Cries for Help? Yes, there’s help of humanitarian aid on its way, but that will not put a stop to the threat of killings. This ugly suffering weighs heavy and it seems like we can’t do anything…
Does character and integrity still matter in the 21st century?
David Brooks unpacks a counter-culture to the pursuit of happiness, using rich words like: depth, soul, virtue, character, integrity, love, sacrifice, obedience, grace. David Brooks is a New York Times Op-Ed columnist, a journalist, and culture commentator. And thanks to Bob Buford‘s email update “Museletter,” he included (some of) his notes from Aspen Ideas Institute 2014.First, Bob shared his musings about that talks…
Why is there so much low quality Christian stuff?
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@ journalSometimes I talk with people who are serious Christ-followers and they share with me their disappointment and frustration about how Christians produce work of average (or worse) quality. The work could be in the arts (movie, media, music, song, painting, drawing, t-shirt design, posters, signs); the work could be a non-profit initiative (community service, social…
What is going on with the brand Platform?
UPDATE 7/14/2014: NSA Drops the Platform Name, via MichaelHyatt.com —– original blog post below —— Michael Hyatt’s book “Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World” was published in May 2012. And his landing page, Why You Need a Platform to Succeed, ranks near the top of Google searches for “platform” and the book was a New York Times…
Why ads now after 15 years without
short version: this website needs an upgrade, and that means extra monthly costs for web hosting. long version: I’ve been blogging since June 1999, having started journaling online before it was blogging. I’m an early adopter like that, love experimenting with new things that are free. I think it’s, at least in part, inspired by…
How to reset Prius c maintenance required light
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@ journalHere’s how to turn off the error message on the Toyota Prius c dashboard that says: MAINTENANCE REQUIRED Reset the maintenance data (U.S.A. only) After the required maintenance is performed according to the maintenance schedule, please reset the maintenance data. To reset the data, follow the procedures described below: Vehicles without a smart key system…
God created you to love you
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@ journalThis simple truth touched my heart and soul profoundly recently: “God created you to love you.” I heard Pastor Rick Warren say it during a sermon a couple months ago, and it’s been simmering on the back burner of my mind. Then it gripped me one morning. Whoa. (as only Keanu Reeves can say it.)…
