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Today you are the youngest you will ever be

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Emily Jones
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Someone sent me this note.  It resonated with me and made me depressed and invigorated at the same time. It read:

“TODAY  IS  THE  OLDEST  YOU’VE  EVER  BEEN, YET  THE YOUNGEST  YOU’LL  EVER  BE, SO  ENJOY  THIS  DAY WHILE  IT  LASTS.” 

Think about that.

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Woulda, shoulda, coulda….

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Emily Jones
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When you look back on your life, is there anything you wish you could change? I know I do!

Most of us would say yes — and we’re not alone in that sentiment, according to a new Northwestern University study that categorized and ranked Americans’ biggest life regrets. 

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Life’s sweeter in a small town

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Emily Jones
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Comedians joke about them; big city folks cast aspersions on them; and big business pretends they don’t exist.

Of course, I’m talking about small towns – where you know all your neighbors, and a trip to Wal-Mart is the social event of the week.

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A beautiful experience

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Emily Jones
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Thirty-nine years ago today (March 29) , I gave birth to my first baby boy.  It was a beautiful experience – well mostly.

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Celebrity tackiness

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Emily Jones
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Somewhere between O. J. Simpson’s arrest and the millionth review of what people were wearing to the Emmy Awards, I became disenchanted with Hollywood celebrity.

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