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The iPhone is 10 Years Old Today

The iPhone is 10 Years Old Today

Ten years ago today (June 29, 2007), the first iPhone was released. It’s hard for me to believe that it’s only been ten years. And it’s hard to imagine that a piece of technology could change our lives so dramatically

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How to Survive and Thrive for the Next 4 Years in Trumpistan

How to Survive and Thrive for the Next 4 Years in Trumpistan

Like many of you, I was devastated by Donald Trump’s surprising upset victory in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. As I write this article on Inauguration Day (January 20, 2017), I can’t help but feel extremely apprehensive about what the

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Death and Despair as 2016 Draws to a Close? No Thanks, I’ll Pass

Death and Despair as 2016 Draws to a Close? No Thanks, I’ll Pass

A lot of my friends are distraught over all of the celebrity deaths that have occurred during the closing days of 2016 – and throughout the year, for that matter. Maybe you’re one of them. Many of my friends are

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On Holding Hands in Public

On Holding Hands in Public

Last weekend, on Friday night at about 9:45, Jeff and I were walking several blocks back to our car after enjoying an evening of theatre in downtown Phoenix. It was a pleasant evening, only slightly hot. There were only a

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Today I Let Go of an Icon from My Past

Today I Let Go of an Icon from My Past

Today I sold a souvenir from my past; something that represented a turning point in my life regarding coming to terms with myself and discovering who I really am. Jeff and I are in the process of downsizing our possessions.

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Should I ever refuse to marry a couple?

Should I ever refuse to marry a couple?

I am a wedding officiant. I’ve only been doing this for about half a year, but I’ve married about 40 couples so far and I have 15 weddings scheduled in the coming months. It’s immensely rewarding. It’s wonderful to be

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A friend’s early passing provides an opportunity for reflection

A friend’s early passing provides an opportunity for reflection

A friend of ours passed away a couple of days ago. He wasn’t a close friend; he was more of an acquaintance whom we always enjoyed seeing whenever we ran into each other at parties. We were Facebook friends, so

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