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Rules for Being Human

scottqmarcus — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:37:14 +0000

Per my newspaper column this week, I said I would list all the "Rules for Being Human" You can find them here.

Newspaper Column on Positive Thoughts

scottqmarcus — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:53:30 +0000

I'm very proud of this weeks column. I've been re-reading Louise Hay's book, "You Can Heal Your Life" and it really inspired me. The post can be found here.

Top 10 Cheap & Healthy Foods

scottqmarcus — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:39:03 +0000

Picked this up on twitter. I retweeted it but also wanted to post it here. Worth checking out.

Changing the View

scottqmarcus — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:39:17 +0000

I stood on my head today. Well, that’s not exactly accurate. Actually standing on my head would require a level of flexibility and dexterity not possessed by yours truly as my feet cannot even reach that big ol’ noggin of…

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United States Postal Service Funny Ad – standing on scale

scottqmarcus — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:52:31 +0000

I saw this on TV yesterday. I thought to myself, "No way I'd stand on a scale in front of other people." Watch the ad; note the ending. Very clever — and obviously produced by someone losing weight.

On the (Butter)horns of a Dilemma

scottqmarcus — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 01:08:12 +0000

Here I sit, having face-time with the perennial decision of any dieter, “Do I or don’t I?” Somebody said that foods made with salt, sugar, and fat are the most irresistible. Why not just call them what they are, “baked…

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Brittany’s First Steps

scottqmarcus — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:42:09 +0000

Dinner had finished so they retired to the living room, leaving the pile of plates and cups in the sink. After all, dishes will wait, your daughter’s potential first steps will not. Brittany, a curly-haired, energetic, bundle of energy; was…

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Some of What we do is Obvious

scottqmarcus — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:58:14 +0000

Sitting at my usual table, at my usual coffee house, at the usual time, I’m not sure I “read” my newspaper, per se. I glance at an article, absorb a few lines, and then give myself the luxury of letting…

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Recess at Work Day!

scottqmarcus — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:47:31 +0000

Looking for some fun and a way to improve your attitude? Celebrate "recess at work day!" It's all day today!

You can find out more at http://www.recessatworkday.com/

Newspaper Column: The pain & benefits of change

scottqmarcus — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:22:04 +0000

I didn't realize how long it's been since I posted anything! My, what a flake I am! I'll be back soon. However, in the meantime, my newspaper column for this week is available here

Enjoy.