Midlife’s A Trip

I wish I could claim authorship of this interesting essay on the men who bravely stepped forward to create the Declaration of Independence but I can’t. It was written by an unknown author and sent to me by a friend. I typically don’t post email stories here on Midlife’s A Trip. But today, I’m making [...]

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Do you know what a conversion van is?  Well in my neck of the woods here in the Midwest, it’s a van that’s been converted to include beds, sinks and other stuff you’d find in a house. No disrespect to those readers who have conversion vans but washing up at the sink looking out of [...]

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If you’ve ever questioned whether one person can make change happen or make a difference in more lives than just our own, watch this:

Then ask yourself - “what makes me unstoppable?” I’d love to hear your answer:-)

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I’m having another 50-something birthday today.  58 to be exact and I have to say - glad to be here:-) I remember the days when all of my friends were young and not even aware of any age on the other side of 30. Then the years flew by and 50-something crept silently into [...]

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OK, now don’t say I didn’t warn you but this video will melt your heart as little UK songbird Hollie Steel gets a case of the nerves during her performance in the semi-finals. But surprisingly, she got a second chance from none other than tough as nails Simon! He really has a heart:-) [...]

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11 year old Aiden Davis is a star in the semi-finals of Britain’s Got Talent. Have to say that the UK has some off-the-chart talented kids. Watch Aiden and see if you agree with me!

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I’ve become a huge fan of the UK talent show “Britain’s Got Talent” - the place where Simon hung out before American Idol. This week are the semi-finals and I’ve been watching via You Tube.  Since the finals are tomorrow, I thought I share my favorites here on Midlife’s A Trip. Funny how this show [...]

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Today I’m sitting at the hospital while a good friend undergoes a mastectomy. The good news is that she’s now out of surgery and the doctor says it went well. The bad news - well today, we just aren’t allowing any bad news in the room.
This is a time for healing thoughts and I’m putting [...]

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Last week I ordered 2 pairs of black cargo shorts by Jag for the summer that’s finally coming to Michigan.  So why do you need to know this. Work with me here because these black shorts led me to a mind-blowing experience with a little known phenomenon called great customer service.
I placed my order [...]

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This past weekend was my neighborhood-wide garage sale.  Motivated by the camaraderie and the need to clear some space in my little bungalow, I set up shop with my sister, MenoMom and my niece, the Peanut.
We put together all our collective junk, um I mean treasures. Then we labeled each with a bright pink sticker [...]

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This weekend is my neighborhood garage sale.  Everyone who was inspired to do spring cleaning has amassed a collection of this, that and the other for sale in their driveway or garage.  My sister and I always share this task so our treasures are now on display waiting for someone to see and appreciate their [...]

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Hope you’ll join me on my first teleseminar.  It’s about how to get through these tough economic times and move into a place of opportunity and hope. Watch the video below for more details.

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