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January 28, 2025
Lessons from My Plumbing Pandemic
2020 was a fascinating year—a year of unexpected challenges and, for many, transformative lessons. One of those lessons hit me quite literally when my DIY spirit collided with reality during what I now call my "plumbing pandemic." Our family was fortunate through the...
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ReadJanuary 14, 2025
Embracing New Beginnings
Happy New Year! As we dive into 2025, it's a great time to look back on the past year and think about what we want to achieve in the months ahead. The start of a new year is more than just flipping the calendar—it's a...
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ReadNovember 26, 2024
Involuntary Philanthropist
November 15th marked National Philanthropy Day – a day to celebrate and honor the charitable efforts of everyone working to make a positive impact in their communities. We all have the power to create meaningful change—more than we often realize....
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ReadNovember 12, 2024
Hope your retirement isn’t suffering pot roast syndrome…
My youngest daughter Emmy got her driver’s license recently, having passed her road test on the first attempt. All three of our daughters were able to accomplish the feat in one try, but the path to get there was unique...
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ReadOctober 24, 2024
Financial Renovations
A year ago, our business moved into a new location, marking a significant milestone in our journey. Just like settling into a new space requires careful planning and adjustments, managing our finances effectively is crucial for long-term success. Financial planning...
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ReadOctober 15, 2024
Begin with the End in Mind
Dr. Stephen R. Covey’s best-selling book, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, first published in 1989, has sold more than 25 million copies in 38 languages worldwide. It remains one of the best-selling nonfiction business books. One of the...
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ReadSeptember 24, 2024
You can benefit from Ben Franklin’s mistake…
In June, Keri’s grandmother, Marjorie Larson, passed away at the age of 95. She was the last of our grandparents to pass away, and we will miss her, just like we miss the rest of our grandparents. Grandma Larson was...
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ReadSeptember 10, 2024
Is Stress Preventing you from Living an Abundant Life?
Stress! We all experience it. Even reading the word increases stress. When you feel it, your adrenal glands go to work to produce stress hormones that prepare your body for emergency action – fight or flight – like running from a grizzly...
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ReadAugust 27, 2024
Will Your Grandchildren Know?
My 16-year old daughter Emmy sings in the Saskatoon Children’s Choir and has had two opportunities to travel within Canada for a tour with the choir. This summer, the choir went to St. John’s, Newfoundland to participate in the Harbour...
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