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The People You Love

December 20, 2016July 9, 2011 by Darryl S. Duke

“Take pictures of the people you love. Record moments with them if you can. Call them a lot. Visit and hug them as often as you can. Tell them you love them until they’re tired of hearing it. Mean it. And perhaps most of all, appreciate them now.”

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Do You Really Need The Work?

June 24, 2024June 24, 2011 by Darryl S. Duke

“When a relationship becomes more like work than it does an intimate connection we need to ask ourselves. Do I really want the job?”

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Living In The Moment

February 10, 2024January 22, 2011 by Darryl S. Duke

The phrase. “My life flashed right before my eyes” came to mind as I was getting ready to write this post. As I was going to sit down and begin writing it, I just happened to walk by my wife’s open laptop and saw her screen saver running. She has it set to slowly display … Read more

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Music For The Soul

July 21, 2022June 4, 2010 by Darryl S. Duke

Due to the classroom antics, I often displayed in my high school days, I was quite a handful for my teachers. But because most of them actually enjoyed my humor, they would actually let me entertain in class. Well at least for a little while. One teacher in particular that I know I made laugh … Read more

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Practice Doesn’t Make Perfect But…

December 2, 2025July 1, 2009 by Darryl S. Duke

Although I’ve made a lot of progress in not doing things that make me feel bad, there are still times when I behave in ways I don’t like myself for.  I realize, however, that I’m not perfect and that these types of behaviors can help me get back on the road to happiness. For example. … Read more

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