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From Epidemiologist to Bartender…

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This is a guest post by a friend of mine. What I admire most about her is that she’s always been unabashedly clear about who she is. She listens carefully to her internal compass, and then follows it. It’s taken her on some interesting journeys while I’ve know her… This is one of those stories.

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Shaking Up Routines

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Routine becomes problematic when we’ve gotten so invested seeing life the way it is here and now that we can’t see it differently. Part of being prepared for change and responsive to new things and ideas is keeping an open mind on a daily basis. Regularly stretching your mind even in small ways will help keep you fresh and nimble.

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Change, Death & Taxes

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The saying goes that nothing is certain, but death and taxes. I’d argue that change should be included in that list! We can certainly count on change whether we want it or not… Change has been on the threshold in my life for at least the last 6 months, but I haven’t been able to talk about it. Until now…

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A Book Lover’s Attraction in NYC

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On your next stop in NYC, I highly recommend a trip to The Morgan Library & Museum… It’s a unique destination, off the beaten tourist path, that will give you a sense of what it must have meant to be the head of the most influential banking family in the United States.

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Waiting…

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How much of your life do you spend waiting? In line at the grocery store, in traffic, or for someone or something to change? Waiting for winter to end and spring to come? Waiting can definitely build anticipation, but does it make the future event any sweeter?

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To Budini, or Not To Budini?

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Since it’s Valentine’s day, I’ll let you in on a little secret… This budini is one of my favorite desserts, and one of the simplest recipes I’ve made. I love simple cooking. If you keep baking chocolate on hand, it can be whipped up in no time flat after the arrival of an unexpected visitor or for a spur of the moment craving after dinner!

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