By: Tina Baiter Enjoy the little things in life, for someday you will realize they were the big things. When I read those sixteen words on a sign recently, I couldn’t help but pause for a moment to contemplate the truth they held. If you really think about it, society teaches us that the small…
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By: Tina Baiter Every year at Christmas time, I love watching renditions of my favorite Christmas story, A Christmas Carol. Whether I read the book, watch it on television, or see it in a local theatre, I am always reminded of the most important thing I have in my life: Relationships. You Need People I…
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By: Tina Baiter Playing the dating game can be a challenge that is sometimes fun, sometimes heartbreaking, and always complex. I was recently reminded of this when a friend, who I will call Allan, of mine was stood-up on a date he had eagerly been looking forward to attending. His experience reminded me of a…
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By: Tina Baiter Gathering the family around the table on a cold December afternoon usually means one thing is about to happen at my family’s get-togethers – a Scrabble game rematch. I have to brag a bit. After coming in dead last at Scrabble most of my life, I have managed to win the last…
Read moreRedefine Your Surf ‘n Turf
By: Tina Baiter Have you ever noticed the answers to some of life’s biggest challenges often come quickly when you approach them from new angles or with a new attitude? I recently reread one of my favorite books, The Noticer, by Andy Andrews. In the book, an old man named Jones shows up in the…
Read moreImmediate Gratification vs. Success
By: Tina Baiter The fourth Thursday in November has come to symbolize a lot about the American culture. Thanksgiving is a tradition that includes family, lots of delicious food, and of course, football. All three are great, the last two even better when done in moderation. Ironically, this week I received an e-mail from someone…
Read moreThe Gratitude Rock
By: Tina Baiter A few weeks ago I was having lunch with a group of friends when we started talking about odd habits. Perhaps my oddest habit is an affinity for playing with rocks when I need to unwind, ponder, or just relax for a moment. As I shared this little quark with the group,…
Read moreHarnessing the Power of Your Perspective
By: Tina Baiter A few years ago I embarked on a career change. I had negotiated a salaried position as part of the change with an assumed 40 hour work week. Shortly after starting, I was assigned a book to read. I remember thinking at the time, “If I have to read this book for…
Read moreSolving the Routine Drain Problem
By: Tina Baiter Do you realize there are only seven weeks left until we celebrate one of my very favorite holidays, New Year’s Eve? I don’t know which is odder, the fact that the year has flown by so quickly, or the fact that New Year’s Eve is now one of my favorite holidays. Last…
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