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the comfort of paper

Posted on 28. Apr, 2008 by Deb.

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I spend a larger portion of my time communicating with clients, colleagues and friends via electronic means.  I keep appointments and reminders on my Outlook calendar.  But.  Sometimes.  There is nothing like paper.

Looking inwards and evaluating myself  is worthless if I don’t take advantage of what I discover about myself….then what is the point?

One and off since 1998, I have used an old-fashioned “daytimer” (though I prefer the Franklin Covey System).  To be downright honest, my business hasn’t gone beyond the need to handle life electronically in the last couple of years.  The scope of work for my newest client is making me long to go back to tabs, paper, and a weekly compass.

Sitting on my doorstoop today…..FRESH paper….though I haven’t used the system since 2005, it was so comforting to dig in and organize my pages the way I like….and I’m looking forward to transferring appointments from electronic to paper.  It will be a dual system, but for meetings and the like, you can’t always pull out the laptop.

There is comfort in paper.  And comfort in the clear understanding that in some situations I function better with pens and papers…..even in the electronic age…..

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Pure Plane Lust

Posted on 06. Apr, 2008 by Deb.

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Though the sexiest plane ever is the P51 Mustang….when it comes to BEAUTY and making my heart go pitterpat?  B17…Flying Fortress….

I’ve been doing a little bit of research – not much, but a little….

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Pure Loveliness

Posted on 05. Apr, 2008 by Deb.

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Jefferson Memorial and Cherry Blossoms

Cherry Blossoms and Washington Monument

There are moments when life brings about pure clarity…..  I really do love this city…

I was brought to myself and reminded that “Passion” is one of my words for 2008 and it had slipped away from me a bit.  It’s been a really good trip for me.  I just pray I have the strength to follow through with it all…..

Love and blessings…..

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