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 reflect my life-related interests, philosophy, and Christian beliefs.Reading on your phone? Turn it sideways for wide-screen reading with visible button bar and sidebar content.
Timely Quotes
“Visualize yourself standing before a gateway on a hilltop. Your entire life lies out before you and below. Before you step through, pause and review the past; the learning and the joys, the victories and the sorrows—everything it took to bring you here.” – The Book of Runes
“Your life is under construction and God is the master builder. So don’t judge your life by what it looks like now, but where it’s going.” – Jonathan Cahn
Visit the ARTICLES Table of Contents page for content in 15 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: The Wonder of Christmas: Nostalgic Christmas Remembrances and My Christmas Carols Awakening. Includes photos and stories of two rescue cats in my life with an appreciation and respect for Christmas trees.
• Choose How You Want to Live in the New Year. A few thoughts on dealing with life surprises and troubling circumstances as Christmas and the New Year draw near (with reader feedback). • In What Season of Life Are You In Now? With each New Year, we tend to reflect on what we did last year and want to do differently this year. Whatever your age, it’s always a good time to reflect on where you are in life’s journey. NOTE: All Musings posts published this year are now archived. For a descriptive list, click here.
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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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