Tag: Mr. DAPs
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A Different Kind of First Day
Today is the first day of the next chapter of my life. It’s definitely a different kind of a first day than I’ve ever experienced before. There is no orientation. There is no meeting new people (well, the day isn’t over yet so you never know). There is no paperwork, meetings, or learning new workflows.…
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On to The Next Adventure
It’s time to move on to the next adventure. The one I have currently been in is ending. I found myself in it several years ago. It was something I didn’t really know if I wanted to do but it’s a good cause and I felt like I could help out. What started out as…
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Disney Legend Andreas Deja
On June 22, 2022 I had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Disney Legend Andreas Deja at The Walt Disney Family Museum. The conversation was about the newest exhibit at the museum, which Andreas Deja was the guest curator for. During the chat, we chatted about The Jungle Book itself. We also discussed…
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Building a Bridge and a New Engine for Mr. DAPs’ Railway
Something that has always seemed like it would be a lot of fun is having a bridge on Mr. DAPs’ Railway. The exactly location and look for this bridge has been up for debate until recently it was settled by the project I’m about to share. What was known was that a bridge would be…
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Do You Think About Your Bed?
Do you think about your bed? As you end your day and prepare to drift off to sleep, are you thinking about the bed that you will be sleeping on? Do you wonder if it will support you through the night as you sleep? And no, I don’t mean the support to avoid back pain.…
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The Importance of Surrounding Yourself With Positive People
“Show me your friends and I’ll tell you who you are.” – unknown Have you ever deliberately stopped to think about this quote? “Show me your friends and I’ll tell you who you are.” The people that we surround ourself have a profound influence on the life we live. Have you thought about that? Entrepreneur Jim Rohn…
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Taking the First Step
‘It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don’t keep your feet, there’s no knowing where you might be swept off to.’ – Bilbo Baggins Life is all about choices. Life is also about consequences. Each choice we make in life has consequences. Some of these…
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What a Difference a Quick Plane Ride Can Make
Last year I had the opportunity to accompany the Reliv Kalogris Foundation team on what was basically an inspection trip to Haiti. The trip took place in October and found me and my Primordial Penguins collaborator Johnny flying from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida to Cap Haitien, Haiti. The flight really wasn’t that long. We did have…
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The Positivity Principle
[dropcaps]P[/dropcaps]ositivity is important. If you have followed my writings through the last few years, you will see this theme littered throughout my posts. I think there is power in positivity. This isn’t always the easiest approach to take but it is definitely the most beneficial. I believe this is part of what I call the…
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Being the Change
The Reliv Kalogris Foundation (RKF) feeds over 40,000 people, mainly kids, every day around the globe. It is the same group of kids that get nourishment and invested in daily. Because of the Reliv Kalogris Foundation these kids have a future. I have been most fortunate to get to support the RKF and try to…