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Why Jury Duty Blew My Mind

I have to confess: I didn’t want to go. Who wants to jump in their car at 7 a.m. and trot over to the Hall of Justice to report for jury duty? Certainly not me. Except I have another confession to make. Part of me did want to go. I believe everything happens for...

The Worst Thing that Ever Happened to Me on Stage

Have you ever made a mistake? How about a mistake in front of other people? How about a mistake in front of an audience? I don’t know about you, but making a mistake in front of an entire collection of people who have their eyes focused on me is not on the top...

Here’s a Fun, New Way to Get Enlightened

If you want to have a good time – and I mean a really good time – go to an airport security line. These people know how to party.  I mean, they’re patting down complete strangers. And they have a legal right to do so! They’re wearing snappy uniforms and...

What a John Deere Tractor Taught Me About God

Have you ever started a project that was beyond the scope of your expertise? A new venture that totally surpassed what you were capable of doing? An endeavor that knocked all your previous endeavors out of the ring and off the planet? If so, I have a few things...

My Mid-Life Procrastination Attack

I never used to procrastinate. Never. Okay, maybe sometimes. Like during tax season. But that was about it. I used to take pity on the poor schmucks who would put things off. I felt sorry for them. I felt empathy for their plight. It must be hard, I thought, to have...

What I Learned from Trudy, the Talking Flower

The tree outside our bedroom window has been busy lately. Do you want to see what it’s been up to? Check it out: Talk about a show off. I mean, really. This tree is not holding back.   It got me thinking. Nature is often used an example of unabashed abundance....

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