Remembering Anthony Luparello

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This post is part of Project 2996 to remember the victims of 9-11. We are honored to participate in this project.  Please visit the Project 2996 site to view posts by other bloggers or join to blog in remembrance of the victims and families of September 11, 2001. Anthony Luparello, 62, of Corona, Queens arose early at 3:00 a.m. every day, got on a bus, and… [Continue Reading]

A Decade of Sacrifice

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September 11, 2011 marks the ten year anniversary of one of the most shocking and tragic events in American history. However devastating, the days and months following 9/11 were also some of the nation’s proudest. Americans exhibited patriotism in its truest form, coming together to support friends and strangers alike, in the most striking display… [Continue Reading]

Exercise Overkill

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photo credit: IntangibleArts  ~ This is the time of year that people try to erase the sins of the past and many try to do so on the first day! One of my friends, who’d taken time off from working out and resolved to get back in shape, announced that she did 3 full workouts… on Monday!  Most were impressed, but… [Continue Reading]

Detours

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photo credit: jrspeaks ~ “Life is what happens when you’re busy making plans.” ~  Unfortunately, not everyone knows of your resolve to obtain your personal goals and real life often presents detours.  For most, it’s work that interferes and establishes your priorities for the day.  When other things get in the way, you may need to regroup… [Continue Reading]

A Blank Canvas

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photo credit: sapheron Yesterday was reckoning with reality and taking the first step to change – admitting it, not just to myself, but to the world.  Today is the day to start with a clean slate, and like an artist staring at a blank canvas, I need to get started with the masterpiece.  Where do I begin? I have… [Continue Reading]

Reality Bites

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As the holidays come to an end, I know what you’re thinking because I’m thinking it too.  I’ve got to get serious here and drop some found pounds.  Okay, so it didn’t just happen in the last 2 weeks.  It was a not-so-subtle creep that started last summer.  But I finally faced it when I saw… [Continue Reading]