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Author: Stephanie

Stephanie is a retired Talent Development Executive. She spent 36 years in corporate life leading Learning and Leadership Development teams at several Fortune 500 companies and a few start-ups. She enjoys her retirement spending time with friends and family, traveling, volunteering for the schools, serving on nonprofit boards and playing bridge. She is thoroughly thriving now!
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Happiness

Celebrating 100 years of Winnie-the-Pooh: Memories to cherish

In celebration of the 100-year Winnie-the-Pooh anniversary, Queen Camilla, a life-long fan of the bear, recently appeared with Winnie‑the‑Pooh memorabilia…

StephanieAugust 20, 2026August 20, 2026
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Happiness

College football season arrives along with all its glory

Get ready! It’s coming! The 2026 college football season begins August 29th, and for the teams’ super fan bases, it…

StephanieAugust 10, 2026August 11, 2026
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General

Uncovering Unsung Heroes: Americans Who Shaped History

In honor of the United States 250th Independence Day celebration and as a self-identified history enthusiast, I thought I would…

StephanieAugust 6, 2026August 10, 2026
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Travel

Tokyo travel inspires desire for more in-depth excursions to Japan

I finally knocked off the last major target on my travel bucket list:  Japan. Let me tell you, it did…

StephanieJuly 30, 2026August 10, 2026
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Leadership

Stretch your strengths to reach your full potential

Don’t let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.” John Wooden, iconic NCAA Men’s Basketball Coach As…

StephanieJuly 23, 2026August 10, 2026
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Health

Compare and synthesize the “good” lists to make informed decisions

“Good” lists can often be confusing and often contradictory. What to wear, what to eat, how to exercise, what cooking…

StephanieJuly 16, 2026August 10, 2026
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Relationships

Let’s focus on amazing things that bring us together

Recently, I had another glimpse of a depressing news segment informing us AGAIN that everyone is divided. Dread, shrill, angry…

StephanieJuly 9, 2026August 10, 2026
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Time

Mobile phone serves as modern-day butler

My mother, an accomplished businesswoman, used to get frustrated if I didn’t answer the phone every time it rang. It…

StephanieJuly 9, 2026August 10, 2026

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