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(He, Him, His) Husband ❀️ | Leadership Coach 🌟 | Knitting fanatic 🧢 | Star Wars & Star Trek geek πŸš€βœ¨ | Liberal AF πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ | Democratic Socialist | Passionate about empowering others, fostering growth, and sharing knowledge every step of the way.

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I fucking hate daylight saving time

08.03.2026 01:43 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Donate to Help Scott’s Family Stay Afloat, organized by Scott Strong-Wallace I’m a Learning & Development professional with over 15 years of experience. After… Scott Strong-Wallace needs your support for Help Scott’s Family Stay Afloat

I need help keeping my phone service on for me and my family. I need the phone to connect with potential employers. I need $400 immediately.
Direct message for Venmo or Cash App

gofund.me/d4391adad

05.03.2026 15:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
"You were made for magnificence: Don't settle for a lesser you." - Unknown

"You were made for magnificence: Don't settle for a lesser you." - Unknown

"You were made for magnificence: Don't settle for a lesser you." - Unknown

A call to rise to the version of yourself that’s already waiting within.
#Inspiration #PersonalGrowth #SelfWorth #Mindset #InnerStrength #BecomeYourBest

26.02.2026 22:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We saw the result - We now know it was by design.

24.02.2026 01:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
"You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream." - C. S. Lewis

"You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream." - C. S. Lewis

β€œYou are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” – C. S. Lewis

Possibility doesn’t expire; it expands with you.
#CSLewis #Inspiration #PersonalGrowth #DreamBig #Mindset #LifelongLearning

17.02.2026 12:44 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
"Live in the present gratefully." - Maya Angelou

"Live in the present gratefully." - Maya Angelou

β€œLive in the present gratefully.” – Maya Angelou

A gentle reminder that gratitude turns this moment into enough.
#MayaAngelou #Mindfulness #Gratitude #Presence #Wisdom #PersonalGrowth

15.02.2026 16:54 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
"For one year of prosperity, grow grain. For ten years of prosperity, grow trees. For one hundred years of prosperity, grow people." - Chinese proverb

"For one year of prosperity, grow grain. For ten years of prosperity, grow trees. For one hundred years of prosperity, grow people." - Chinese proverb

β€œFor one year of prosperity, grow grain. For ten years of prosperity, grow trees. For one hundred years of prosperity, grow people.” – Chinese proverb

A timeless reminder that investing in others creates the longest‑lasting legacy.
#Wisdom #Leadership #Legacy #Community #LongTermThinking

12.02.2026 13:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
"The man who has begun to live more seriously within begins to live more simply without." - Ernest Hemingway

"The man who has begun to live more seriously within begins to live more simply without." - Ernest Hemingway

β€œThe man who has begun to live more seriously within begins to live more simply without.” – Ernest Hemingway

A quiet truth: inner clarity naturally reshapes the outer world.
#Hemingway #Simplicity #InnerWork #Mindfulness #PersonalGrowth #Wisdom

11.02.2026 17:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
"Do what is right, not what is easy." - Unknown

"Do what is right, not what is easy." - Unknown

β€œDo what is right, not what is easy.” – Unknown

A steady reminder that integrity is a choice we make moment by moment.
#Integrity #Character #Leadership #PersonalGrowth #DoTheRightThing #Mindfulness

10.02.2026 14:37 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Big win for capitalists - huge loss for workers, consumers, and other humans of conscious.

10.02.2026 02:51 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

So why not create an edit feature for after post corrections?
And increase the character count

10.02.2026 01:34 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

These are concentration camps. We know what that leads to

10.02.2026 00:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Western Illinois gave some lovely sunset light tonight.

#sunset #Midwest #Illinois

09.02.2026 00:59 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
"There are only two ways to lie your life One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle." - Albert Einstein

"There are only two ways to lie your life One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle." - Albert Einstein

β€œThere are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” – Albert Einstein

A gentle nudge to choose wonder over indifference.
#Einstein #Mindfulness #Perspective #Gratitude #Wonder #Inspiration

06.02.2026 13:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

haven't they suffered enough?

05.02.2026 01:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
"Optimism is the one quality more associated with success and happiness than any other." - Brian Tracy

"Optimism is the one quality more associated with success and happiness than any other." - Brian Tracy

β€œOptimism is the one quality more associated with success and happiness than any other.” – Brian Tracy

A simple truth: the mindset you choose shapes the life you build.
#Optimism #SuccessMindset #Happiness #PersonalGrowth #PositiveThinking #Leadership

04.02.2026 14:31 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Dropped by my new LYS in Macomb, ILβ€”The Bird’s Nest Knit & More. Had a great chat with proprietor Jackie Sullivan and loved the selection of affordable yarn. Excited for many hours of shared fiber joy ahead.
#LocalYarnShop #TheBirdsNest #LYS #Yarn
www.facebook.com/birdsnestmac...
birdsnestmacomb.com

31.01.2026 02:14 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The modern day Gestapo doesn’t need training. They need to be abolished.

30.01.2026 02:19 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
"The place to improve the world is first in one's own heart and head and hands, and then work outward from there." - Robert M. Pirsig

"The place to improve the world is first in one's own heart and head and hands, and then work outward from there." - Robert M. Pirsig

β€œThe place to improve the world is first in one's own heart and head and hands, and then work outward from there.” – Robert M. Pirsig

A clear reminder that real change always begins within.
#Mindfulness #InnerWork #PersonalGrowth #Integrity #Leadership #ChangeFromWithin

29.01.2026 13:48 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

OMG - where are we in history when Rand Paul presents as the voice of reason and normalcy?

28.01.2026 15:36 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
"You're never given a dream without also being given the power to make it true." - Richard Bach

"You're never given a dream without also being given the power to make it true." - Richard Bach

"You're never given a dream without also being given the power to make it true." - Richard Bach

A dream arrives paired with capacity. The work is uncovering the power and choosing to trust it long enough for the dream to take shape in the world.
#Dreams #Purpose #InnerStrength #Mindfulness #Growth

28.01.2026 15:33 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
"Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms - to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way." - Viktor Frankl

"Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms - to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way." - Viktor Frankl

"Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms - to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way." - Viktor Frankl

#Resilience #Mindfulness #InnerStrength #Meaning #Choice

27.01.2026 14:18 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Wish I were nearer Chicago to join ya’ll. I’ll knit in solidarity from West Central Illinois

23.01.2026 21:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations

23.01.2026 18:20 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
"Too often we underestimate the power of touch, a smile a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around." - Leo Buscaglia

"Too often we underestimate the power of touch, a smile a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around." - Leo Buscaglia

"Too often we underestimate the power of touch, a smile a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around." - Leo Buscaglia

#Kindness #Mindfulness #Compassion #Connection

22.01.2026 18:03 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
"Excellence is never an accident. It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives - choice, not chance, determines your destiny." - Aristotle

"Excellence is never an accident. It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives - choice, not chance, determines your destiny." - Aristotle

"Excellence is never an accident…" β€” Aristotle\

Greatness is built through intention, effort, and wise choices. What you choose repeatedly results in who you become.
#Aristotle #Excellence #Mindfulness #Intention #Effort #Wisdom #Leadership

21.01.2026 13:58 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I am so sick of the right of center democratic leadership. For decades the democrats have been drifting conservative and now we have the republican party of the 1950s and 60s. I want real liberals in charge, please.

21.01.2026 02:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Cursive returns to New Jersey classrooms under new state law The new state law mandates cursive instruction in grades 3 to 5, beginning this fall.

It is about time. Studies show that cursive writing helps with knowledge retention.

6abc.com/post/cursive...

20.01.2026 16:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
"When you arise in the morning think of what a privilege it is to be alive, to think, to enjoy, to love . . ." - Marcus Aurelius

"When you arise in the morning think of what a privilege it is to be alive, to think, to enjoy, to love . . ." - Marcus Aurelius

"When you arise in the morning think of what a privilege it is to be alive, to think, to enjoy, to love . . ." - Marcus Aurelius

Even in the midst of complexity, remembering the sheer gift of being here reshapes the entire arc of the day.
#Stoicism #Mindfulness #Gratitude #Presence #InnerPeace

20.01.2026 14:41 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I think his lack of answer means either he has no plan or doesn’t want the feds to know there is a plan

18.01.2026 21:09 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0