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William Thibodeaux

Interesting and Lost Customs

There are plenty of old customs that have vanished over the years. Years ago, it was commonplace for a man to remove his hat before entering a home or building. Hats were not worn indoors. That custom no longer exist today. Long ago before telephones were commonplace and when la vieille Azema, a mid-wife, delivered a baby, the proud papa would take down his shotgun from the rack above the door and fire it to announce the arrival. Bang! Bang! Un bal pour une fille; deux bals pour un garçon. Bang! Bang! (One round for a girl, two rounds for a boy.)

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Bryan Golden

Dare to Live Without Limits: The Difference Between Wisdom, Knowledge

There’s a big difference between wisdom and knowledge. Understanding this is a significant factor in how much you accomplish. What you know, and how you apply it, can be very different. Being wise is much more than being knowledgeable.
Knowledge is the accumulation of information through experience, observation, study, and investigation. Knowledge is more than opinion, conjecture, or consensus. Knowledge is provable and accurate.

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Jim Bradshaw

Remembering riding the rails and dining well

Once upon a time, one of the best places in the world to eat was in the dining car of a first-class passenger train.
Chefs comparable to those in the best restaurants turned out delicious meals that were served on fine china set on crisp, white linen tablecloths. The ambiance was of a fine restaurant with impeccable service delivered even as the car swayed and bumped along the line.

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Bryan Golden

Dare to Live Without Limits: Look In the Mirror

If you want to see who is responsible for your life then look in the mirror. You are not a victim. You are in control of your thoughts, emotions, and actions. If you don’t take active control of your life, you are allowing other people and circumstances to make decisions for you.
Life isn’t always fair. Unanticipated circumstances occur. Adversity, challenges, problems, and obstacles occur. Although you can’t control external situations, your response is up to you. You decide how you handle your circumstances.

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