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The Legend of Stinkzilla: The Bug That Shook the Kinzua Bridge

Someone — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 19:33:31 +0000

Once upon a time, in the dense, luscious forests of Pennsylvania, there lived a community of stink bugs, generally unnoticed and unremarkable, going about their modest existence in the underbrush. But among these ordinary insects, there vibrated a tale so fantastical, it left the woodland whispering it through the ages. In a particular corner of[...]

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6 best mental health advice I was ever given

Someone — Wed, 24 May 2023 17:22:57 +0000

If it still bothers you after 24 hours, speak up within 48 hours. Treat yourself like someone you are responsible for taking care of. A bad day doesn’t mean a bad life. The critical judge in your head does not tell the truth, and it does not have your best interest at heart. Your brain[...]

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Make yourself a priority

Someone — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 22:53:57 +0000

Make yourself a priority once in a while. It’s not selfish. It’s necessary. – Karen A. Baquiran

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Love is Love

Someone — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 22:15:46 +0000

Love is Love no matter old you are, and I knew if I gave you enough time, you’d come back to me.

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Hillbilly Wisdom

Someone — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 16:10:07 +0000

Your fences need to be horse-high, pig-tight and bull-strong. Keep skunks, bankers, and politicians at a distance. Life is simpler when you plow around the stump. A bumble bee is considerably faster than a John Deere tractor. Words that soak into your ears are whispered, not yelled. The best sermons are lived, not preached. If[...]

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Homestead Update – Spring 2022

Someone — Sun, 29 May 2022 17:55:26 +0000

https://youtu.be/V4FJNgIdFyw We bought my grandmother’s house last fall. It had not been lived in for 8 years and there were a lot of things that needed done. Over the winter, we worked on getting things all put away from the move, but have tackled no other major projects yet. We will wait for winter, I[...]

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Don’t mistake making a living with making a life

Someone — Tue, 03 Jul 2018 12:00:12 +0000

Take a good look at your life in all areas — are you making time for loved ones, friendships, health and wellbeing, travel, self-growth, fun and joy outside of work? If your answer is no, you may need to reassess your priorities and set new boundaries to create a fulfilling and sustainable life balance.

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See the light in people

Someone — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 12:00:47 +0000

People may do things which frustrate, hurt or anger you, or they may have nothing in common with you at all — but you can choose to see beyond these external factors and focus on the common humanity and mortality you both share. You are both souls in human bodies trying to navigate the world[...]

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Make time to get in touch with your soul

Someone — Wed, 27 Jun 2018 12:00:29 +0000

Your soul is your eternal essence — it’s who you really are underneath the chatter of your monkey mind, the social masks you wear, and the titles and roles you hold. Get in touch with your soul each week through meditation, writing a journal, spending time in nature, or making time to just sit and[...]

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Prioritize experiences

Someone — Fri, 15 Jun 2018 12:00:13 +0000

The pleasure and positive memories afforded by great experiences far outweigh material things. If you’re trying to decide between the new sofa or the family trip, take the trip every time. Save and plan for new adventures and meaningful experiences. Don’t just dream about them — make them happen.

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Friendships need care

Someone — Thu, 14 Jun 2018 12:00:07 +0000

One of the top five regrets of the dying is that they let their friendships fade away. Friendships need time and attention. They need to be prioritized not just in word but in deed. Nurture them like a prized garden. The payoff is so worth it.

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Things gather dust

Someone — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 12:00:53 +0000

Time and money spent accumulating material things will one day irritate you. You have to clean, maintain, store, and move stuff. The less stuff you have, the freer you are. Purchase mindfully. Simplify. Declutter your life.

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Give Up Wasting Time

Someone — Wed, 30 May 2018 17:17:52 +0000

“The trouble is, you think you have time” — Jack Kornfield You only have this one crazy and precious life. That’s why you owe it to yourself to see who you can become, and how far you can go. However, to do that, you need to ditch meaningless time wasters and stop allowing them to[...]

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Give Up The Toxic People

Someone — Mon, 28 May 2018 11:36:30 +0000

“Stay away from negative people. They have a problem for every solution.” — Albert Einstein People you spend the most time with add up to who you become. If you spend time with those who refuse to take responsibility for their life, always find excuses and blame others for the situation they are in, your average[...]

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Give Up Multi-tasking

Someone — Sat, 26 May 2018 21:27:42 +0000

“Most of the time multitasking is an illusion. You think you are multitasking, but in reality, you are actually wasting time switching from one task to another “ Successful people know this. That’s why they choose one thing and then beat it into submission. No matter what it is — a business idea, a conversation, or[...]

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Give Up Believing In The “Magic Bullet.”

Someone — Thu, 24 May 2018 18:33:52 +0000

Overnight success is a myth. Successful people know that making small continuous improvement every day will be compounded over time and give them desired results. That is why you should plan for the future, but focus on the day that’s ahead of you, and improve just 1% every day.

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Give Up The Fixed Mindset

Someone — Wed, 23 May 2018 12:14:35 +0000

“The future belongs to those who learn more skills and combine them in creative ways.” ― Robert Greene, Mastery People with a fixed mindset think their intelligence or talents are pre-determined traits that cannot be changed. They also believe that talent alone leads to success — without hard work. But they’re wrong. Successful people know[...]

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Be yourself

Someone — Fri, 18 May 2018 16:06:58 +0000

Be yourself. Don’t waste time and energy trying to be and do what you think others want you to do and be. And most of the time, your actions trying to be what you think others want won’t make you happy. They won’t make others like you any better. Instead of trying to please others,[...]

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It’s never too late to be great

Someone — Fri, 18 May 2018 00:29:50 +0000

It’s never too late to be great. It takes time to achieve anything worthwhile. But just because you haven’t started yet — or haven’t reached the level your aiming for — doesn’t mean you can’t or won’t make it happen. Don’t be daunted by audacious goals. Are you fifty and want to run a marathon?[...]

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Choose happiness.

Someone — Fri, 18 May 2018 00:26:16 +0000

Choose happiness. Do work and play that brings fulfillment. Spend time with people who build you up, not those who bring you (and others) down. Strip from your life the things that take time, money, and energy, but which do not bring you joy. Focus on the essentials.

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