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Favorite Ted talks!
Have you ever watched a Ted talk? A few people I had mentioned them to had never even heard of them! What? You've never watched a TED talk? Here are a few of my favorites that can lead to inspiration, admiration and even contemplation...
Bookmark this page and revisit whenever you need a bit of inspiration and share if you have other TED talk favorite...
Here they are in no particular...

Our tour begins through the entrance of the back sliding door, a peculiar farm house with several extensions, leaving a small path to approach the door. A combination of last nights dinner and unknown substances invade your senses as you walk through the door. Even the dahlias, which seem to be on every flat surface,  do not influence the awkward scent.
The sojourn begins as we walk through the...

Ahh yes that huge decision, finding the dress...
Our day began with a protein smoothy and a yoga class, another wonderful mother/daughter date. We continued on to "The dress", an adorable boutique in Medina, brimming with fabulous dresses and the best staff to care for you!
After trying on many dresses, Chelsea is pretty sure she found "the dress", but they encourage her to keep looking, be sure,...

than hear about it a thousand times...
Since approaching the thousand mark of hearing about Maine and the New England States, we decided its time to plan a trip, witness the fall foliage and all its brilliant colors which encompass the mountains surrounding you. Considering new experiences, with vineyards and B & B's a part of the program, I started reserving housing.
After a 9 hour drive we...

I spend a lot of time with my sister, and at the end of many days I am disheartened by the echoing of questions looped, and her own frustration level at herself. I try and remind myself this is just another stage she is going through. Some days I'm left drained following a stretch of time with her, my mother and brother in law all in one day. But then you are advised with faith and from God that...

What a great time celebrating Lisa's birthday!
 
I know it takes a friend to have a friend, so either I'm a pretty good friend or I am blessed with awesome people that surround me and make me a better person! The girls above have been with me through everything! We met in 9th grade in high school, I can remember my kids at that age and yet it seems like yesterday for us girls. 
Get us together...

Sometimes life is messy...
Wait, who am I kidding? It is quite often messy, just most of us don't show that messy side. Wanting to appear polished and perfect, not revealing the ugly blemishes that are hidden beneath our scars.
Life is a constant concoction of complicated and amazing, hopelessness and joy, bereavement and growth, oh so much growth!
I read the quote in bold at Jameysons blog...

Years ago I did it and I thought how fun would it be to follow my week again...
Documenting with one, or more pictures a day to see just where life takes you on any given week. Even adding receipts from purchases show how much things really do change and where your week goes.
Here is a glimpse of a few weeks ago... What a difference from 2010 when I did this.
A Sunday with Deb in Medina Square
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that voice in your head telling you that you can or cannot do something?
I have heard it many times amid running, it is a battle of determination. When I am struggling I must remind myself "I can do this"  it is amazing how my legs focus as I advance up a hill or finish that last mile. You can make a difference in your own thoughts, in your own life!
This weekend when running the Akron half...

Often I write about all the sadness in my life, caring for family and trying to find balance in my heart. But recently I have seen and been reminded by many of the good in my life.
The kids are now adults and the house is quiet, besides for the usual turmoil caused by a cat whose purpose is to wake the dog by pouncing onto him, or else its the blundering echo you discover is the dog snoring haphazardly...