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Grandson of an immigrant

Corrie Foos · Jan 25, 2019 · Leave a Comment

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Boys, here’s another perspective—I’m the grandson of an immigrant. My GPa was a “Volga German” from Russia, who emigrated to the US as a teenager in 1919.  See the picture below of the steamer …

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Thanksgiving 365

Corrie Foos · Nov 25, 2016 · Leave a Comment

As we enjoy another Thanksgiving Day, signaling the arrival of the "holiday season" and the obligatory "where did the time go" utterances, I am thankful for one of the best pieces of advice for daily …

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HBR: How to Practice Mindfulness Throughout Your Work Day

Corrie Foos · Mar 5, 2016 · Leave a Comment

A Harvard Business Review article by Rasmus Hougaard and Jacqueline Carter, dated March 4, 2016 Some practical and mindful tips for gaining focus and awareness throughout the day--Key Points: …

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The Pony Joke

Corrie Foos · Oct 14, 2015 · Leave a Comment

From a blog of Greg Hake (www.greghake.com), he retells one of Ronald Reagan's favorite jokes. "The joke concerns twin boys of five or six. Worried that the boys had developed extreme personalities …

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A Special Evening at the Plumed Horse

Corrie Foos · Nov 23, 2014 · Leave a Comment

Saturday night, November 22, 2014, Chef's Table Room at the Plumed Horse, with an awesome lineup of wines provided by Charlie Weekes, for the benefit of our 'research': 2004 Spottswoode …

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