Category Archives: Holiday

Good Grief! The Holiday Blues!

(This is a re-post from November of 2009.) When I was in 6th grade I was chosen to play Charlie Brown in my school’s production of  “A Charlie Brown Christmas”.  Unless you are from another planet, then you know that Charlie Brown … Continue reading

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Can You Say Thank You to the Things that Went Wrong?

Much will be written this week about gratitude, how to give thanks, counting blessings, how not to stuff yourself like a tick on T-day, etc. I’d like to suggest that you be grateful for things in your life that went … Continue reading

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7 Things to Do to Have a More Peaceful Holiday Season.

I find it ironic that that during the holiday season the word peace is often used, but for many of us, this is the most hectic and stressful time of year.  In addition to life becoming very busy with shopping, … Continue reading

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Great Words for the End of the Year

The words “go placidly amid the noise and haste” have been in my head recently. I googled them and discovered they are from a poem called the Desiderata (Latin: “desired things”) by Max Ehrmann. I was surprised to read on Wikipedia that … Continue reading

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I’m Grateful I’m Not A Turkey, 2011

Here’s my gratitude list for 2011, you can click here if you’re interested in reading my 2009 list. I’m grateful: that my feet aren’t any bigger than they are. (Give me a break, I’m just getting warmed up here…) that … Continue reading

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29 Cool Ways to Welcome and Celebrate Summer

June 21st was the Summer Solstice, the first day of Summer and the longest day of the year. Throughout history, people the world over have observed this event with various celebrations in the month of June.  For ancient people, there was … Continue reading

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What Being A Father Has Taught Me About Me

I’ve been a father now for five and half years. I have two daughters that I  refer to as Chick and the Rock. Two days a week I’m a stay home dad. I’ll say this much, life is interesting. For most of my life … Continue reading

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A New Years Message

The Greatest Gifts May we break down boundaries, tear down walls, and build on the foundation of goodness inside each of us. May we look past differences, gain understanding and embrace acceptance. May we reach out to each other, rather … Continue reading

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Ted’s Musical Holiday Greeting

Thanks to everyone who reads Ted’s Tips for Transformation! I appreciate your support and comments. Wishing everyone a very warm (and dry) Holiday Season and a Happy New Year! Here’s my version of “The Christmas Song”

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Season of Darkness, Season of Light

Something happened on December 21st at 3:38 pm, PST. The sun was at it’s lowest point on the horizon, the point in the year where the the night is longest and the day is the shortest in the Northern Hemisphere. This is known … Continue reading

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