What's new at Deans ListMaid of Honor Duties
Being chosen as a maid of honor is a great privilege, but it also requires a large number of responsibilities in the wedding planning process... (read more)
Creating the Acceptable College Applicant
America? colleges and universities no longer have enough room to accommodate all the qualified students who apply. As a result, schools are forced to reject far more applicants than they accept... (read more)
Taps; Piping Military Honors: A Ceremonial Guide for Highland Bagpipers
It has become increasingly popular for U.S. military veterans and their families to specifically request a piper to not only pipe for a funeral, but to pipe Taps for the rendering of military honors as well... (read more)
Resume Outline Add Structure & Flow to Your Resume
Building your resume, based on a resume outline will give it structure and flow. . . it provides an outline of all the things you should include in your resume... (read more)
Mindfulness and Marriage Moving Along
Marriage has to be the greatest opportunity for mindfulness on the planet... (read more)
Resume Outline - Add Structure & Flow to Your Resume
Building your resume, based on a resume outline will give it structure and flow... it provides an outline of all the things you should include in your resume... (read more)
The Rich History of Chrysanthemums
Did you know that those lush, colorful blooms called chrysanthemums are rooted in beliefs of human immortality and perfection? Today the "mum" graces gardens, cut flower arrangements and even salads (yes mums taste great), but they were taken much more... (read more)
Internal Prisons: The Thief of Productivity and Quality in our Workforce
As a professional speaker, one of my biggest challenges is to grab the attention of my audience within the first few minutes of the presentation- grab them by the throat if you will... (read more)
What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up?
Q. "What do you want to be when you grow up?"A. "Something that hasn't been invented yet."Most of us were brought up to study hard, get good grades, choose a "practical" college major, and strive for a "good job... (read more)
Embracing Excellence
Joey rises before dawn to pack his lunch, eager for morning to arrive so he can board the city bus that transports him to his job at a souvenir production facility. From 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Joey applies decals to souvenir collector spoons... (read more)
Internal Prisons The Thief of Productivity and Quality in our Workforce
As a professional speaker, one of my biggest challenges is to grab the attention of my audience within the first few minutes of the presentation- grab them by... (read more)
Profile for Cherokee Artist /Author Virginia Stroud
"........a viewer approaches a painting. The painting greets the viewer. The space between the painting and the viewer is where the spirit world lives. That small space separates us... (read more)
Internal Prisons The Thief of Productivity in our Workforce
As a professional speaker, one of my biggest challenges is to grab the attention of my audience within the first few minutes of the presentation- grab them by the throat if... (read more)
10 Essential Tips for Starting Entrepreneurs - Ignore these at your Peril!
1. Do What You LOVE: If you've chosen your business because you read that this niche was the next hot one, or because your favorite uncle (or your best friend) thinks you'd be well-suited for this business, you may as well pack up now and save yourself... (read more)
What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up? Something That Hasnt Been Invented Yet!
Most of us were brought up to study hard, get good grades, choose a "practical" college major, and strive for a "good job."Talk to a stranded midlife career-changer and you realize the game has changed... (read more)
Catholic Self Defense
Note: I wrote this essay regarding the development of Tekkenryu jujutsu. However, I think it is applicable for all methods of self defense. It may also explain why martial arts are the way they are... (read more)
What Do You Really, Really, Want?
ONEI was whining to a friend, asking "What do I want to do?" about my writing and she shot back, "How about asking 'What do I REALLY want?'"TWOI've been watching a dear, dear friend recovering her Self after years and years of serving everyone... (read more)
The Elephant Roared and Brought Forth a Turd: A Case Against Democratizing the Middle East
The original vulgarity was bylined:? he Constipation of America? Mid-East Peace Policy!It is with some trepidation that I embark upon this discourse; for one, out of respect for elephants, but more so because within the American framework of democracy I... (read more)
Mutual Fund Honor Roll? Buy High, Sell Low by Chasing Performance
Buy high and sell low -- It's not a typo.Millions of investors guarantee their failure by selecting mutual funds and stocks based on quarterly or annual performance records... (read more)
Do Unto Others Marketing
We?e all heard the Golden Rule,? o unto others as you would have them do unto you? Did you know that this little proverb is also found in all the world? major religions? From the New Testament we read, All things whatsoever ye would that men should do... (read more)
The Career Athlete What it takes to Manage your Career
Managing your career, just like managing your life, requires preparation and ensuring that your time is directed meaningfully. Don't wait and see; make things happen... (read more)
False Prophets
Direct Answers - Column for the week of May 12, 2003 Of all the relationship advice columns, I like and respect yours most because you never encourage using manipulation or "tricks" in relationships... (read more)
A Great Question!
It's a question that we went back and forth with for awhile ourselves many moons ago. The "how" and "why" of our conclusions may be of some interest. Whether or not anyone agrees with them, well at the least you'll fully understand the basis for them... (read more)
Why Go To Church - Want To Know 13 Reasons?
It's not necessary to go to church in order to get saved and therefore go to heaven, but going to church still has very important benefits that can help improve your life and keep it in order... (read more)
To be or Not to be Average?
When is hate OK? When it's the feeling you have toward average. Let me make this point clearly and without reservation... (read more)
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