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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 reflect my life-related interests, philosophy, and Christian beliefs.
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Timely Quotes
“So many things happen anymore, the world going so fast, you find yourself accepting things that once would have broken your heart or driven you crazy. It’s like life used to be a carrousel, now a high-speed roller coaster.” Dean Koontz, The Silent Corner, A Novel of Suspense (Jane Hawk)
“Today’s new friend is tomorrow’s family.” – A message in a fortune cookie used in an NCIS TV show—so prophetic for friends we’ve made that have become as close to us as family members.”
Visit the ARTICLES Table of Contents page for content in 14 life-related topic categories. Here you’ll be linked to my newest content and dozens of my most popular and timeless articles, reports, and PDF documents, all relevant to current times.
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THIS MONTH'S
Featured Articles
NEW “Personal Musings” post: Dealing with Grief and Sorrow When You Lose a Loved One. In 1978, when two of my friends died within days of one another, I suddenly had to face the reality that no life lasts forever.
• How to Create Legal Documents without a Lawyer. Aging prompts us to think about the future—ours and those we love—suggesting the need for helpful legal documents we can create ourselves. (Includes reader comments.)
• How’s Your Memory These Days? Do you sometimes feel you’re losing it? Do you remember details about the past but often wonder where your short-term memory has gone? (Includes reader comments.)
NEW Brabec Real Life Bulletin: Living in the Margins of Life and How to Find Time to Do It All. This Bulletin was inspired by an email from a publisher friend, Betty Chypre, many years ago. What I learned from her about managing time still resonates with me today. Maybe with you, too.
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Remembering Harry
1927 – 2005
Barbara and Harry Brabec —partners 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 Widow’s Thoughts and Advice. A PDF collection of Barbara's series of articles for widows and other grieving hearts.
My Favorite "Harryisms"
“The world is round, but I am square.”
“He was always difficult, but he never was a bore.”
“I have a weight problem. When it comes to eating, I can hardly wait.”
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