What’s in Your Toolbox?

by mamaskeeper on June 15, 2013

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Father’s Day is coming up.

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Some things I have been taught by my mentors and father figures is to have a toolbox within reach at all times.

My toolbox consists of many things.  I consider mine a catalog of lessons from the past and present. I can take what I learned and apply it to any situation whether it be physical or digital.

What’s in your toolbox?

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What are you graduating to?

by mamaskeeper on June 8, 2013

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Graduating season is winding down or building up. For the past several weeks graduates near and far have been taking the next step in their lives.

No matter how many years it has been since you last donned a cap and gown, there is always a reason to celebrate.

You know more than you did, yesterday, last, week, last month or last year.

What steps have you taken for the better based on what you now know?

If you are better off than you were, congratulations graduate!

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