Author Archives: Betsm51
(Running) + Setbacks = Life
Setbacks can be very frustrating. And it doesn’t make any difference whether those setbacks are when you are training for a race or striving towards a goal in your personal and/or business life. My newest setback in my training has been … Continue reading
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Number 2 Crossed Off – Ziplining
My many thanks to Cindy Bingham, my Sunday running buddy, for sharing her free trip to Whistler, BC, with me. It allowed me to cross off ziplining from my list. Her free trip included a fabulous stay at Nita Lake Lodge, two tickets … Continue reading
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Number 23 Crossed Off – Grandpa’s books
I never knew my maternal Grandpa. And I rarely heard stories about him as I was growing up. All I knew was that he died in Bilibid Prison in Manila, PI during World War II. Most of what I’ve learnt … Continue reading
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Stepping Out Of My Comfort Zone
The media often talks about how a story has legs or not. What that means is does that particular story have other interesting aspects or can it be spun so that the public’s interest is pique to hear more. That … Continue reading
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In Search of Quality
Have you ever actively searched for Quality? What does Quality mean to you? And how would you know when Quality is right in front of you? The reason I am writing about Quality is my friend, Betsy Gray Talbot at Married with … Continue reading
Number 22 Crossed Off – Mom’s China
My Mom’s china was something we grew up with. The china was a source of pride and joy for her. For all of the major holidays and dinner parties my parents hosted, the various plates to bowls were carefully placed on the crotchet tablecloth table … Continue reading
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The Not So Fun Stuff
I wish I could say all of my goals for my 60 by 60 list are fun stuff. But they are not. Some I know I will downright hate to do. But I put them in there so that I would … Continue reading
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Happiness is a State of Mind
Happiness! We all strive for it. I even have it on my 60 by 60 list. In fact, it is #31. I wrote…Wake up each morning filled with happiness and joy, knowing this day will be even better than the previous … Continue reading
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The Road to Your Goals
Do you have problems on the road to your goals? That path that seems to meander as you try to reach your goals? Are your goals so big that the path seems to take forever. I do….but running has taught me … Continue reading
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Solo Traveling
Have you ever solo traveled? I don’t mean going on a business trip, going to a work or pleasure related seminar, or traveling by yourself to meet up with friends or family. I mean going some place, you’ve never been before for … Continue reading
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