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To My Fellow Humans…

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By Carrie Pokrefke This morning, while I was scrubbing my breakfast dishes in the sink, I glanced out the window and realized that a beautiful morning was unfolding outside.  The sky was a… Continue reading

Things to Leave Behind

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By Carrie Pokrefke Today is the eve of the new year.  2015 will start tomorrow.  A new year is a great time to start a clean slate.  And what better way to start… Continue reading

Perfect Christmas Gift Idea – Make Bad Art

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By Carrie Pokrefke It’s December 3rd, which means Christmas is just around the corner!  Are you a parent or just someone looking for the perfect gift for someone who “has everything?”   I’m sure you… Continue reading

How to Make Stress Your Friend

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By Carrie Pokrefke I love listening to TED Talks.  And I love finding new, good TED Talks that are helpful. This is one from Kelly McGonigal on stress titled, “How to Make Stress… Continue reading

Trip Preparation

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By Carrie Pokrefke I will not pretend I am a Master Trip Preparation Specialist.  I’ve done my fair share of final packing as I was walking out the door to go on a… Continue reading

iTunes Radio

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By Carrie Pokrefke I’m not sure if you use the “new” iTunes Radio or not, but if not, I recommend you check it out! I was a Pandora listener for years, and still… Continue reading

Remedial Adult Guitar Student

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By Carrie Pokrefke Back in the spring, I decided that I wanted to take guitar lessons.  Or at least try it out to see if I liked it enough to sign up for… Continue reading

Come On, Bull!

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By Carrie Pokrefke I’m not one to watch things over and over again.  This includes movies or You Tube videos or clips on Facebook.  But, there is one You Tube video that –… Continue reading

So….What cha want?

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By Carrie Pokrefke Have you ever really sat down and thought about what you want? For yourself? Your future? I’m talking about more than what you want for dinner tonight or what movie… Continue reading

Life Lessons From My Dad

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By Carrie Pokrefke My Dad’s birthday is coming up next week and, to celebrate his Birthday, I thought I would share with you some of the best life lessons from the World’s Best… Continue reading