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Defining Moments: The Moments about which I will Forever Write

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Last week, Caitlin Kelly at Broadside wrote about life-changing moments: the events that divide “the moments before and the moments afterward into two very different lives.” Check it out–it’s a beautiful […]

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Challenges, Inspiration, My Story

Feature Friday: Reflections on September 11th

September 16, 2011by Jean Brown 2 Comments

I felt like the 10th anniversary of September 11th deserved attention, but I just didn’t know what to say. While reading and watching coverage about the anniversary, it struck me […]

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Feature Friday, My Generation

Think it? or DO it? : Debunking the Law of Attraction

June 23, 2011by Jean Brown 9 Comments

My sister Kirby died due to the negligence of self-help “guru” James Arthur Ray. (Actually, I think it was more than just negligence. Based on Ray’s actions before and after […]

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Challenges, Commentary

Keep Things Simple

June 16, 2011by Jean Brown 11 Comments

Yesterday, I got a message from my sister Kirby, who died in October 2009. I actually had the unique experience of hearing her speak. While I sat in the courtroom yesterday and […]

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Challenges, Inspiration, My Story

Places of Meaning, and sometimes Mourning

June 9, 2011by Jean Brown 4 Comments

Recently, I discussed my tendency to “collect” places. With a love of travel that guides me around, I try to develop a relationship with every new place I visit. Sometimes […]

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Challenges, My Story

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