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Ask the readers: What Do You Wish You Learned In School?

Ask the readers: What Do You Wish You Learned In School?

4 by / on June 17, 2013, 2:54 pm / in Ask the Readers

Sometimes we have to UNLEARN before we can truly learn a new lesson. ~Kesha Brown  I look back at the public education I received and though it was a good one, it could have been better. I had it good when it came to math and science but there is more to life than that – especially when it comes [...]

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Fantastic Facts About Father’s Day (Infographics)

Fantastic Facts About Father’s Day (Infographics)

1 by / on June 14, 2013, 9:16 am / in Entertain Me, Time Sensitive

Father’s Day is approaching and regardless if you celebrate it or not, you may find some of the facts in the infographics below very interesting. Enjoy! Click image to view full size   This one is pretty interesting as it alludes to how a healthy and stable relationship with dads can be very beneficial for children. See the “Drugs” and [...]

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Dear Younger Self: Light Skin Wishes, Dark Skin Fetishes

Dear Younger Self: Light Skin Wishes, Dark Skin Fetishes

37 by / on June 12, 2013, 8:48 am / in Letters To My Younger Self

This post is one of many to come in a series of letters to our younger selves, sending them hope, courage, and the love it takes to grow older and wiser. My hope is that this series will encourage others, young and old, to be a better version of themselves starting right now, today! One of the challenges I faced [...]

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Unplugged From Technology in Aruba And 4 Reasons Why You Should Be Too

Unplugged From Technology in Aruba And 4 Reasons Why You Should Be Too

6 by / on June 10, 2013, 11:48 am / in Lifestyle, Travel

Before my recent trip to Aruba, I began to have 2 thoughts: 1. I won’t have access to the Internet (except WiFi at the hotel but who’s going to be just sitting in the hotel most of the time?! Not me!), won’t be making/accepting expensive phone calls or texts, and will basically be off the grid for the duration of [...]

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UPV 008: Let’s Live Life To The Fullest and Do Something Cool with Steve Bloom

UPV 008: Let’s Live Life To The Fullest and Do Something Cool with Steve Bloom

0 by / on June 6, 2013, 4:08 pm / in Lifestyle, Podcasts

Uncommon Point of View – where it’s all about living differently to enjoy a successful life! Success is often the result of uncommon thinking! In this episode: I’m chatting it up with one of my new uncommon dudes, Steve Bloom, creator of Do Something Cool, whose mission is all about motivating people to live their lives to the fullest. Y’all know [...]

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