Information & Inspiration
For all those who are striving for happiness and
success in their personal and professional lives.
After 21 years on my first domain, I launched this all-new, ad-free website so I could continue to encourage and help others through my writing and special services. Everything I write is based on decades of personal and business experience that reflects my life-related interests, philosophy, and Christian beliefs.
Timely Quotes
âThere are times in our lives when we have to realize that the past is precisely what it is, and we cannot change it. But we can change the story we tell ourselves about it. And by doing that, we can change the future.â â Eleanor Brown, American novelist
âTwo of the most important lessons in writing, and in life: Every person is more complicated than they seem to be, and each of us is better than our worst mistake.â â Connie Schultz, columnist and author
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Visit the ARTICLES Table of Contents page for content in 14 life-related topic categories. Here youâll be linked to my newest content and dozens of my most popular and timeless articles, reports, and PDF documents, all relative to current times.Â
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THIS MONTH'S
Featured Articles
NEW âPersonal Musingsâ post: Drawing New Meaning from Life Experiences. Perspective on looking back at your life to see how itâs playing out, ways to grow old gracefully, Bible prophecies coming true, and 5 rules for joyful living.
â˘Â Making a Dream Come True: How an Artist Found the Courage to Realize a Secret Dream. This special tribute to Susan Youngâa dear friend who died much too youngâholds an inspirational message for everyone who has ever had a secret dream and wished they had the courage to try to make it come true. (Includes Susanâs poetry about her cat.)
â˘Â Create a New Future for Yourself This Year. Want to change your life? Consider âreinventing yourselfâ to make a dream come true this year. And donât let your age stop you.
NEW Brabec Real Life Bulletin: Getting Past Your Mental Roadblocks to Success. Is there something you need to do to get ahead in your personal life or business but have put off doing because it will involve an intense period of learning? The hardest part isnât the learningâitâs getting past the mental hurdles youâve put in your path to success!
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Remembering Harry
1927 â 2005
Barbara and Harry Brabec âpartners in both life and business for nearly 44 years. Barbara's memoir of their unusual and adventurous musical life together is documented in The Drummer Drives! Everybody Else Rides.
⢠Remembering Harry Brabec. Barbara's tribute documents Harry's unusual and amazing professional life, with historical music information and colorful stories and photos.
⢠A Widowâs Thoughts and Advice. A PDF collection of Barbara's series of articles for widows and other grieving hearts.
My Favorite "Harryisms"
âThe world is round, but I am square.â
âHe was always difficult, but he never was a bore.â
âI have a weight problem. When it comes to eating, I can hardly wait.â
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