Today I thanked the colleague who held the office door open for me. I also thanked the coworker who agreed to do a small task for me. And I thanked the gentleman who stepped off
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Tag: Janet Beagle
Waiting. Lessons from an Almost-House Purchase
I recently found myself in the midst of a possible house purchase. I don’t remember ever thinking, “Hey, I think I’m ready to go look for a house.” I just woke up one day and
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I don’t know about you, but those lazy days of summer didn’t feel all that lazy to me. And now that they’re winding down, the fall frenzy seems to be upon us. Fall is my
Read moreSummertime Pouf: A Parable of Shedding
Ahh, summer. Warm sunshine, balmy breezes, and – don’t forget – dog fur. Lots and lots of dog fur. All you canine loving compatriots know what I’m talking about, but if you’ve never experienced this
Read moreBreak Time
I was walking through the Wal-Mart parking lot when three individuals stepped out of their separate cars. They unknowingly fell into step with each other and headed toward the entrance. I watched in amazement as
Read moreCheck Yes or No
I recently cleared 479 reminders out of my electronic calendar. Some of them were more than a year old; some of them I had been “snoozing” daily for months. As I read through each item,
Read moreOn the Road to Success
We were on the road to Success. Literally, I mean. We were driving along route 62 East across Arkansas when we crossed a junction with a township sign pointing to Success. This prompted the conjecture
Read moreNot My Best Evening
It was not my best evening. It was one of those gala events that include a reception and dinner. I knew exactly one person, maybe two if I was hard pressed. The person I knew
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It was a long day of travelling followed by a harrowing drive through an unfamiliar city. I arrived at the hotel with thoughts only of food and sleep. Too spent to venture far, I ordered
Read moreSouthern Hospitality
Not too long ago, a visitor came to town. I met with her briefly in my office and arranged a couple of meetings for her. I gave her my phone number and told her if
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