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FL v NC

Picking your Forever Home between FL and NC is challenging … with good reason!

Continue ReadingThis entry was posted in Neck of the Woods, Way of Life on August 18, 2023 by LSomerbyCooke.
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Whataboutism — Personal Integrity Begins With The People

Sadly, it happens in abundance on social media, in politics, and in societal and international conflict — it’s whataboutism, the technique or practice of responding to an accusation or difficult question by making a counteraccusation or raising a different issue.

Continue ReadingThis entry was posted in Character, Way of Life, Were It Within My Power on July 22, 2023 by LSomerbyCooke.
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Let’s Give Procrastination a Break

A task left undone remains undone in two places — at the the task’s actual location and inside your head. Ah, but the sweet art of procrastination comes sooooo naturally!

Continue ReadingThis entry was posted in Neck of the Woods, Way of Life on June 24, 2023 by LSomerbyCooke.
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Happy Wife, Happy Life

Does the secret of a happy marriage remain a secret? Hardly. A Happy Wife certainly helps, but a harmonious relationship is the responsibility of both partners.

Continue ReadingThis entry was posted in Character, Relationships, Way of Life, Were It Within My Power on May 9, 2023 by LSomerbyCooke.
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And God said, “Let there be condiments.”

Condiments — one of the most important and overlooked issues of our day. Learn one man’s perspective on the topic …

Continue ReadingThis entry was posted in Way of Life on April 19, 2023 by LSomerbyCooke.
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The Relentless March of Time

We don’t consciously noodle on the subject of time because we’re so consumed with living life. However, as time passes, we certainly comprehend what “time marching on” feels like.

Continue ReadingThis entry was posted in Character, Neck of the Woods, Relationships, Way of Life, Were It Within My Power on March 24, 2023 by LSomerbyCooke.
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Things I’ll Never Master … And That’s Okay

If you’ve always felt you could become a better version of yourself but seem to run smack into a wide assortment of deficiencies, read on …

Continue ReadingThis entry was posted in Character, Relationships, Way of Life, Were It Within My Power on March 8, 2023 by LSomerbyCooke.
Missing The Target

Different Perspectives

Perspective helps us to understand and consider other positions, beliefs, experiences and viewpoints. This gives us a better understanding and greater empathy. Gaining perspective reduces bias and conflict.

Continue ReadingThis entry was posted in Character, Relationships, Way of Life on February 13, 2023 by LSomerbyCooke.

Kids Never Change

Whatever gripes past generations had about kids and young people in general, they’re probably not much different than contemporary adults’ complaints about today’s youth. That’s because nothing really changes.

Continue ReadingThis entry was posted in Character, Relationships, Way of Life on January 24, 2023 by LSomerbyCooke.
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Handling Stress

Stress has become a catch-all word for anything bad. That’s missing the mark. Stress can arise from positive situations and, if channeled, can even have positive outcomes.

Continue ReadingThis entry was posted in Character, Relationships, Way of Life, Were It Within My Power on January 12, 2023 by LSomerbyCooke.
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