Once upon a time I recorded a phone call that netted almost $2,000 in payment to me. I didn’t concern myself at the time as to whether the call was being taped legally. Why? Because the caller was a rogue bill collector who was clearly harassing me and breaking federal laws in the process about…
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“To live in perpetual want of little things is a state, not indeed of torture, but of constant vexation.” -Samuel Johnson Have you noticed that you have given up (or lost track of) so many little things in your life that they have turned into a bunch of really big things that significantly add to…
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This is pretty cool, y’all. Have you ever wished for a road map when you were going through major military life transitions such as: Having a Baby Reintegration Transitioning out of the military Spouse Education Spouse Employment The Basics Survivors Deployment Moving Raising Kids Well, good news! There is an app for that! MyMilitaryLife is…
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Written on
April 24, 2013 by
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Exhausted? Stressed? Behind in every way? Don’t panic. Join the club! This is what I call going into a ‘crisis’ mode. Crisis mode happens when life has piled up and you can’t dig out. It happens to the best of us, honestly. BUT, how do you get out of it and back to feeling normal…
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Written on
April 22, 2013 by
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(Torrey’s Note: As you read this, I am on a plane heading to DC. The next two posts were scheduled in advance so you won’t miss a thing while I am gone. In other words, I am at a point where I can plan ahead and here is my proof. If you want to see…
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Written on
April 20, 2013 by
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Do you have an item to do that is so small and {likely} inconsequential that it keeps getting pushed to the bottom of your to-do list to make room for more important things? Have you ever thought about how LONG that item (or items) have stayed at the bottom of the list? If you are…
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Written on
April 7, 2013 by
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Torrey’s Note: This program has been in existence for quite some time and has been a lifesaver for us when we travel. However, the services have been expanded to assist in expediting the process. See info below on how to request TSA’s assistance while traveling by air. TSA to Provide Additional Expedited Screening Benefits…
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Written on
February 27, 2013 by
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Or, “My Fight Against Digital Distraction” A funny thing happened on Tuesday night. My internet took a total dump. I mean, a total blackout of all internet access inside my home. I am ashamed to say that I yelled “GLORY BE! and THANKYOULORDJESUS!” like a televangelist on crack when I realized I still had access…
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Written on
February 26, 2013 by
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Having a bad day? Read this. For best results, use as directed. Wash, rinse and repeat. For internal use only. Today was just a bad day. That’s all… just a really bad day. You are not alone. You are not worthless. You have value. No one is out to get you. You are strong. Believe…
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I know I sound like a broken record, as the theme this week is “I have a lot on my plate” {including 200+ emails that need to be dealt with tomorrow (and through the week)}, but I am happy to report I am finally making some progress for my (our) book*. It occurred to me…

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