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The original influencers
Being an influencer is as old as humankind. We are constantly under the influence of the people around us. The original influencers who have had the greatest effect on us have been our parents and teachers. They are the ones that spend the most time with developing children, so that makes sense. 4th grade The…
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Cheers! and our need for connection
Some of you may remember the tv show, “Cheers!“. This long running tv series offers insight into our need for connection and friendship. For those that haven’t seen it, Cheers is the name of a bar and the show focuses on the regular patrons. When they walk in, everyone knows them and they feel like…
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Battling Anxiety
The majority of the people you meet are battling anxiety. What follows is my personal story. The Beginning In my mid 30’s I began experiencing heart palpitations. I went to the doctor and completed numerous tests. The results showed that I was in great physical condition. The diagnosis was that my body was under stress…
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Hurry, hurry, hurry!
We live in a world that is in a hurry. Speed is our god and we worship it every day. John Mark Comer has an excellent book, “The ruthless elimination of Hurry“. I’m going to hit on some of his high points in today’s blog. There’s more to life than speed Our world is hooked…
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The Birth of WGI Wynds/STRYKE Wynds
I am an avid believer in the value of the marching arts. So, I was intrigued when I was told in 2015 that Winter Guard International (WGI) was going to start an indoor winds division called WGI Winds. Marching arts indoors In 1994 I saw “Brass Theatre” while attending a summer music camp. My mind…
