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David Ortiz – Veteran Running for Office

Audio Version: David’s lifetime of service is defined by fighting for EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITIES. Whether he was helping Katrina evacuees resettle, creating educational exchanges and economic opportunities in...
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Trading Money for Time – Corporate Suit Turned Mountain Man

The following interview with Dennis Lund was conducted at Camp Halton - 8 miles from Joseph, Oregon. Dennis was in the publishing business before he purposefully and methodically "checked out"...
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When a leader’s presence feels like a gift

Every once in a while, you meet someone whose mere presence feels like a special gift.  Regina Ellis is the Founder and CEO of the Children Cancer Association (CCA) - the...
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Memorial Day Speech from Gold Star Dad

Jeff Falkel delivered this speech to over 600 people in Irvine, California on Memorial Day, May 26, 2014.  I found his message of love to be powerful and moving, and...
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We’re Here But A Blink

I hadn't been to the place I was born in 40 years, and my recent visit happened to coincide with my birthday and visiting my Grandma's grave.  Reflection accompanies reminders...
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Elusive Wisdom

I spent part of my Labor Day in solitude backpacking and climbing a 14er near Aspen, Colorado.  Not many people climb 14ers by themselves, but I cherish the self-reliant aspects...
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I’m Just One

When I was twelve years old, my English teacher persuaded me to enter a speech contest.  There were three rules for the contest.  The speech had to be five to...
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Purpose, Intention, Meaning, Significance

I usually think of things I want to write when I'm by myself.   I'm only truly alone when I'm hiking, running or cycling, and I decided I would capture a...
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