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When Others Hurt Us
As the Hayman wildfire in Colorado begins to wane, those of us living around the perimeter occasionally allow ourselves glimmers of hope that all will soon be normal again. Steve Goodier First Person Report: No Place Like Home The last thing that Curt and I did before evacuating was to go out on our back deck to say goodbye to our "hug tree." Our back deck is built around a huge ponderosa pine tree. I have called that tree the "hug tree" since the house was built because it is symbolic to me of how much I love living in the woods. Betty Taylor The Way Home Like all of us who live close to the Hayman wildfire, living under the smoke's shadow is tenuous. We could lose our homes in just a few chaotic hours. But what I am learning is this: Life is primarily about people, not plans; about relationships, not real estate. Steve Goodier Colorado Compassion Last week life threw eleven wildfires our way and we both came down with breathing problems. It's frightening to see how quickly a spark from an illegal campfire, plus bone-dry conditions, plus wind, can equal a fire burning in tens of thousands of acres in three counties. Vickie Baker Things of Value You've heard the question asked, "If your home were on fire, what you try to save?" Most people answer that they would rescue people and pets and as many photographs and memories as possible. Steve Goodier
"Daddy Boy" Quality
He put the end of each piece of rope into each end of the wooden handles he had carved. He was answering Hillary's request to get her a jump rope. But this was not just any jump rope -- this was a custom made, Daddy boy quality jump rope! Susan Lemckert Hang On To Each Other Too often we feel alone. But there is always someone ready to take our hand. There is a beautiful story of an overworked nurse who escorted a tired, young man to her patient's bedside. Leaning over and speaking loudly to the elderly patient, she said, "Your son is here." Steve Goodier Through The Years With Dad How is it that a Father's Day could go by without bringing the flashbacks of Dad and the years together? His hair is thinning now and mine has some sprinkles of gray. But, through the years I've collected a collage of memories... Diane Dean White Assemble a Memory With Crazy Quilt Stitches A crazy quilt is perhaps the most personal expression of the quilter's art. When these treasures are finally assembled, it's especially important to get it right. UBuild.com Milennium Dream I yearn for a time when we courageously break down those walls that divide and build wide bridges between one another. I long for a super-highway of compassion and acceptance spanning our differences to unite all humanity as one. Steve Goodier Many of us who start a home business do so while we're still working another job. Most people in this position hope to eventually leave their jobs to work from home full-time. But when's the "right" time to quit? Angela Wu David and Goliath In Cyber Space Goliath went too far. David knew he had to do something, so he slew Goliath with a well-placed slingshot pellet right between his eyes. Despite David's size - his strategy, determination and planning paid off. Doug Parr 7 Questions Every Customer Asks Customers buy from you because they expect to get something more valuable to them than the money they pay for it. You can assure them of getting that value by answering 7 important questions. Bob Leduc E-mail 101: The Dos and Don'ts Remember that e-mail is just another form of interpersonal communication. People deserve the same amount of respect and civility as you would give them in a telephone call or a regular letter. Shaun Fawcett Overcoming Your Cyberspace Fears Thank Goodness for Networking ! Making Sense of the Internet Job Search
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