Mary's Pad

Absolutely worth watching and pondering. Thank you Mary for bringing this to my attention, you rock !! And thank you Chimamanda. Here’s the link to Chimamanda’s The Danger of a Single Story on TED in case you have trouble streaming it on here.

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I know that’s a weird title but the truth of it just occurred to me a few seconds ago! I have come to the realization that productivity tools -  calenders, to-do lists, alarms, reminders, etc. ARE helpful for me, just like they have been proven to be for many people.  They’re not just for ‘other’ [...]

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So 2009 is finally over and we’ve stepped over the threshold into 2010.  Wow! As has been my tradition at the beginning of every new year, I usually reflect on things that made me glad and things that made me sad in the past year.  But this year I find myself reluctant to do so, [...]

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If you’re going through hell, keep on going, don’t slow down If you’re scared, don’t show it You might get out Before the devil even knows you’re there ~ Rodney Atkins ~

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Remind me again why I’m trying so hard, because I think I’ve forgotten all this effort, and seeming futility …it’s breaking my spirit

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