Carla's journey and what it took to make it happen
Shared By Carla ************************************* “You gotta be crazy!” That’s what Lee Dunham’s friends told him back in 1971 when he gave up a secure job as a police officer and invested his life savings in the notoriously risky restaurant business. This particular restaurant was more than just risky, it was downright dangerous. It was the …
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Shared by Carla *************************************************** Let me introduce myself. My name is Valentine. I lived in Rome during the third century. That was long, long ago! At that time, Rome was ruled by an emperor named Claudius. I didn’t like Emperor Claudius, and I wasn’t the only one! A lot of people shared my feelings. Claudius …
Shared By Carla *************************************************************** My journey of self-discovery continued, and I was expanding my sense of myself and my own identity. In many ways, I thought that I was finally starting to feel successful and happy. I had a growing sense of well-being and satisfaction, and I adored being a mother and taking care of …
Share by Carla *********************************************** Eddie Arcaro dreamed of becoming the world’s greatest jockey but after watching him ride a horse for five minutes, reality reflected a harsh contradiction. He was awkward and clumsy, and in his early years in the saddle he couldn’t do one thing right. He was left behind at the post, he …
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Shared By Carla As always you are invited to share your comments here on the blog… head up to the top of the post and click on Comments, looking forward to hearing from you. ********************************************************************************* Many thoughts cross your mind one hour before the beginning of an Ironman Triathlon (2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, …