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I collect clever ideas, useful discoveries, fascinating facts, and the occasional opinion. Some might change your perspective. Others might just improve your afternoon. I consider both worthwhile.

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Swag | The Vibrant Life Podcast

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Em's Gems

Kidlin’s Law

Kidlin's Law: If you can write the problem down clearly, then the matter is half solved.

Em's Gems

What Do I Have Time For?

Next time you have the thought, "I don't have enough time." Try asking yourself "What do I have time for?". Take advantage of smaller chunks of time to…

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Spend Money On Experiences

Spend money on experiences rather than things. Memories are more valuable than possessions, and they make a much happier life.

Fun Facts

The Strongest Material Known To Man

Graphene is the strongest material known to man. It's 200 times stronger than steel. It would take an elephant to break a sheet as thin as a piece…

Quotes

The Duty Of The Philosopher

The duty of the philosopher is to find the truth everywhere. ~ Nicolaus Copernicus

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Once You Accept Difficulty

Once you accept difficulty as part of life, and as an opportunity to develop a stronger self, a stronger mission, a stronger empathy, a stronger love, everything changes.…

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Toleration

Toleration is the greatest gift of the mind; it requires the same effort of the brain that it takes to balance oneself on a bicycle. ~ Helen Keller

Em's Gems

Use A Can Opener

Use a can opener to open blister packs and avoid cutting yourself.

Quotes

He Loves You Today

He is not waiting to love you until after you have overcome your weaknesses and bad habits. He loves you today with a full understanding of your struggles.…

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One Who Protects His Tongue

One who protects his tongue, honors himself. ~ Proverb

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Em’s Gems

Useful ideas, practical discoveries, and a little perspective.

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Strange truths, surprising science, and facts worth sharing.

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Catch a Phrase

I collect remarkable words from interesting people.

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The Reading Room

Reviews, recommendations, and opinions. I keep receipts.

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Scribblings

My poetry, essays, short stories, and assorted literary curiosities.

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Recipes and kitchen favorites that deserve another helping.

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