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Delaware Coastal Marathon -Getting to know the Beast

Getting to know the “Beast”

This is my second time in His/Her company.  The Beast – A mix of gender traits with a lot of the good and all of the bad of each.  This go around I rehearsed with the benefit of my first encounter.  Lessons from the past helped.  Tweaking with longer runs and less mileage seemed to help and will serve as my template for our next meeting.

I choose the venue based on the course and season.  Both turned out to be pleasantly predictable.  Predictability – a premium commodity when confronting the Beast.  Small field of <600.  Flat course.  Perfect APRIL weather.

A friend and fellow blogger recently wrote about -“Semiotics” …the study of signs and symbols and their use or interpretation. -It is the study of how meaning is created, not what it is.  “Looking out; Looking Back”  — a very insightful read.

Each of my encounters with the BEAST has created opportunities /signs /codes for me to reflect on.  I find myself drawn to the idea of ALICE… passing through an experience that leaves me on the other-side wondering “what just happened”?  It takes time to reflect and understand but it is definitely well worth the journey.

 I am looking forward to my next meeting with this Marathon Beast and all its tellings awaiting me through the looking glass….

I ran the Coastal Delaware Marathon Sunday.  Wonderful event!  Beautiful course!  Well organized – They even provided perfect weather.

My marathon weekend started early.  Sue and I stayed in Cape May New Jersey from Tuesday thru Thursday and then on Friday we took the Cape May-Lewes Ferry  and stayed in Lewes, DE (Pronounced “Louis”) for the weekend – The race started in Dewey Beach, DE, about a 20 minute drive south.

We love Cape May, especially in the spring and fall when the weather can be so nice and the town is thin of tourists. The pics below are from a couple of the short runs I did during the week.  The one image is of a “Concrete” Ship that must have been a good idea at the time…but….

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We stayed at my sister’s summer cottage.  It’s within walking distance of downtown.  We park the car and rarely use it during our stay.  My wife’s favorite meal is breakfast so it’s understandable that her favorite restaurant is “Uncle Bills” – Same thing every time….

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Cape May is a wonderful place to visit any time of the year.  There are plenty of B&Bs and restaurants, beautiful beaches and a laid back, easy culture.

Friday morning we boarded the ferry to Lewes.  It’s only 17 miles, but about 1 1/2 hour ride.  Fun! with much to see including dolphins, barges, tankers, sails and interesting travelers..The pic of Sue and I is what a selfie looks like taken by an old guy…

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Sue and I discovered Lewes last year after the Atlantic City Half Marathon.  We booked our stay at the same inn as last time –

The Inn at the Canal Square. – Highly recommend!

The annual Tulip cerebration was the week before so there were loads and loads of tulip Tulips - Chamber of Commercebeds.  The Inn has fresh flowers everyday that greet you upon arrival.

Lewes is like a little Cape May! A great destination!

THE RACE- Packet Pick up

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Dewey Beach  is about a 20 minute drive from Lewes  – Dewey Beach being the race start location.  Packet pickup was on a rainy Saturday and the line outside the pickup location was a bit challenging -but all turned out well.  (may have turned the lady in front of me into a Vampire I think)…We used the trip to scout out race morning parking because Dewey Beach is about 2.5 blocks wide with limited parking.  We ID’d Bellevue Ave as our target spot not knowing that it would be a side street used to enter that last 1/4 mile of the marathon.

Race Morning

4AM alarm Race day.  My things were laid out the night before… Shirt/Pants/Gels decided

Everything ready!

on.  Throwaway sweatshirt to ward off the pre-start chill.

All plans have their minor bumps.  When I wanted to begin loading the car with our luggage, I left the room telling Sue that if I get locked out I will call her so she could come down and let me back in…Perfect plan had I remembered to bring my phone.  Locked out of the Inn and no phone left for some bizarre thoughts….Our room was on the second floor and I could see our windows.  I started to throw my car keys at the window hoping to get Sue’s attention.  No answer. I shouted only as loud as I thought would not wake up the rest of the Inn guests… No answer.  I threw my keys again and they landed on the window sill, momentarily hanging there.  It could have been less then a second but my RACE flashed before my eyes – Am locked out of the INN and now my car keys are up on the Inn’s second floor ledge.  they fell.. then Sue was at the door..  The whole event acted like a pre-race warm up- would have been interesting to have had my Garmin on at the time and recorded my pulse….

As I mentioned, the course was beautiful.  It ran through Henlopen State Park. COLDEL COURSE After the 1st 5 miles, which ran through a couple of beautiful coastal and lake communities, the course turned to trails through the park with crushed shells that made for an easy, comfortable surface to run.

The second half was much the same with ample shade from the rising sun.  Only one hill – A bridge around mile 15.  No worries.

The Start on Tower Road

The Towers – Built between 1940 and 1941 to defend against a possible German attack, Fort Miles was one intensely fortified outpost. I think there are 7 towers altogether.

The Race started without much fanfare. The usual Anthem prior was pleasantly observed by all around me with caps removed.  Something I don’t see at all venues.

My plan was to go out with the 4:30 pace group and see how I felt at about the midway point.  So happens the pacer was averaging 9:50 mpm which was comfortable for me but faster than I wanted to run for the whole 26.2 miles.  I fell back (on purpose) after the 14 mile mark.  Later I spoke with one the the runners who was running with the pacer.  He finished with her @ 4:24…

I felt as good as it gets through the 21st mile – even then I knew I was in good shape to finish the race with a smile on my face.  The Looking Glass begins for me @ 22 miles…

Before the race I activated “live watch” on my phone and Garmin app.  My daughter, her husband Chris and my two granddaughters were driving down from New Jersey that morning to see me finish. With two small girls it’s not surprising they were running behind.  They were in contact with Sue as they followed my progress.  They were cutting it close as they rolled into Dewey Beach on 1A only to pass me on the highway @ mile 24 which ran along 1A for about 1/4 mile.  What a sight to see Jess halfway out the passenger’s side window shouting encouragement.

As I said earlier, Bellevue Ave is where we parked and where Sue guided Jess and Family.   I had NO idea the course turned up this little side street and as I made the turn I could hear my granddaughter Mia shouting “GRAN” GRAN” GRAN”  – Holy cow was I moved.  A 1/4 mile to the finish and my family there to cheer me on.  I ran with Mia for about 100 yards before she decided to wait with Mom and join me at the finish.

COLDEL FinishI finished strong at a time that I am proud of 4:45 (30+ minutes faster then Steamtown last October)  – I feel confident that I will improve on this as well…

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My greatest joy is still and will always be the company of my wife, my children and grandchildren.  I am a very, very lucky man to be blessed with Sue who is so supportive! Grandchildren definitely complete life’s circle of love!!

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2 Responses to Delaware Coastal Marathon -Getting to know the Beast

  1. Frank K. says:

    I love it…30 minutes faster than 6 months ago. Way to go! Thanks very much for the link.

  2. You’ve sold me on this race. It is now on my “someday” list.

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On Sunday, June 26th, over 500 anti-fascists converged at the Sacramento State Capitol to shut down the Golden State Skinheads (GSS) who were representing for the Traditional Worker Party (TWP).

Members of other Neo-Nazi groups were largely no shows, although two members of Blood and Honor were in attendance (and were quickly left behind by GSS) and were promptly ejected. A live streamer/reporter for fascist media outlet Red Ice Radio was also sneaking around the capital; the stream was shut down and they were showed a quick exit. Matthew Heimbach, leader of the TWP was noticeably not in attendance and instead sat at home on his computer and made commentary over the livestream and declared victory while his troops were running to their cars.

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The Neo-Nazis were not able to march and they did not have a rally. They were total failures. GSS couldn’t make it through the front and so they snuck around the back before being ejected. Everyone from GSS, to fascist media outlet Red Ice Radio, to unaffiliated white supremacists were shut down. GSS acted from a place of desperation; Anti-Fascists operated from a place of strength. Antifa had shut down all their other options and minimized what they could do, and after being confronted they quickly ran to their cars several blocks away and sped off.

While the crowd accomplished what it set out to do it came at a high cost. In the confrontation, several people suffered stab wounds and other trauma.

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    If you can, please donate to the bail and medical fund. Anything helps and you can also share the link on social media. Go there at: https://rally.org/June26th
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    Several groups are already planning benefit events in several locations. Host an event, discussion, or party to raise funds. ‘Welcome to Leith’ is now on NetFlix if you are looking for an excellent film to show. We also recommend getting in contact with a local anti-fascist speaker or holding a discussion about how these struggles are linked to what is happening in your area.
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    Drop a banner in a public place, take a picture, and send in report to itsgoingdown.org. Hold a rally or demonstration, hand out flyers and talk with people about how what happened in Sacramento was a victory against fascism and white supremacy and why we should support the people that were injured fighting. These acts of solidarity with help build people’s spirits and show that our struggles are connected.
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IMPORTANT:  PET READINGS  :  If you require a Reading on your Pet then please Email Jacqui through the Contact Tab at the top of this page to request a reading first.  This is so a date for an Email reading can be arranged before you proceed to payment for a reading, if not, then there will be no guarantee when or even if Jacqui can do your reading as there are periods of time that she is extremely busy, or she may be away on her annual leave.

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Her compassionate understanding and incredible gifts of ‘the second sight’ have helped build her a popular undisputed reputation for accuracy in her readings for people predicting past trends and behaviours, present and future events and influences. Her clients have given written testimonials crediting her with high levels of accuracy consistently - please see Testimonials on the Tab on the Home page to read these.

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Jacqui also teaches the Tarot and Psychic Development regularly, and is available for Guest Speaking, demonstrations of Clairvoyance, Corporate and Private functions.  Jacqui has been doing demonstrations of Clairvoyance and Mediumship to large numbers of people for Spiritualist Churches, Mind Body Festivals and Theatres both in Australia where she lives and in the UK.

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So if you want a reading, or perhaps need some other spiritual advice such as getting a clear picture of where your life is heading or perhaps you need a spiritual cleansing or healing, or even to get a house cleared of any negative spiritual presences, or maybe you are interested in training yourself into these amazing spiritual gifts that Jacqui clearly possesses, then contact her for more information.  Jacqui also runs a small Research group into the Paranormal of the Spiritual, Psychical and Metaphysical aspects of the Psychic field in she works in.  Jacqui is always interested in new cases to work on, so if you have had some interesting experiences of the Spiritual world then do not hesitate to contact her.

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"I can never repay JACQUI for all the help and advice she has given me over the years,  she helped me to be strong and overcome my fear and rid myself of all the negativity in my life.

JACQUI is always there for me when I need someone to talk to or when I need a reading for some guidance. Her readings are always accurate and right on!!! Her advice is honest and sincere.

Make sure you take notes of what JACQUI says during your reading with her as everything will play out in the end even though at the moment you might feel what she says is non-sense.

Thank you so much for your guidance and support JACQUI.

Jacqui has been our spiritual advisor for the past couple of years. If we are at a cross road in life or just need a bit of guidance we look to Jacqui.

Her readings are always so accurate and relevant to us at the time and we always find comfort and direction due to Jacquis lovely nature.

Your beautiful Jacqui, thank you for your friendship.

Thank you Jacqui for the many readings you have given me over the years, you have been so accurate in predicting my future and not only that have become a great friend and support to myself and my family.  I have always appreciated your help, advice and knowledge and insights into my future which have helped me immensely, and the time you have taken to talk to me when I have had to work through difficult times in my life.

Your readings are amazing!

Best wishes,

Fatima Arena - Sydney 2017

Jacqui has accurately read for me over the past couple of years and has been spot on!  I have always enjoyed her readings and she always has helped me through my good, bad and most darkest of days.  Through my ups and downs in my relationships - with the loss of my dear Mother last year, she continues to pass on messages to me from her, which are so amazing, and which gives me so much comfort to know that she is at peace now, and what advice she continues to want to give me in my life, Thank you so much Jacqui you are an Angel.

Mellissa Carpenter

January 2017

Thank you Jacqui for helping me to find my dear cat Bonny - I had almost given up hope of finding her and someone gave me your number to contact you to help to find her.  You guided me to an area that seemed at the time to be the most unlikely place to find my cat - a group of newly built townhouses about 2 kilometres from were we live, which were empty, but as I neared the buildings I could hear my cat meowing and as we got close we could see her trapped in one of the townhouses behind a glass partitioning door!

Thank you so much, for helping us be reunited with our beloved Bonnie.

Claire - Queensland

December 2016

Dear Jacqui,

Thank you for doing readings for me lately which have been so accurate in helping me find my Staffordshire dog Izzy.  You were 100% correct in your prediction that we would get her back safe and sound which was a great relief.  You told me that a blue car with 2, youngish dark haired men had picked him up near the dog park where we had taken him for a walk that day he was taken.  We were devastated, but you assured me that we would get her back soon.  You told us to report it to the Police, which we did and they informed us that there was a CCTV camera on that corner at the Park which they then accessed.  Upon reviewing of the Camera video they could clearly see that a blue car with 2 dark haired men had indeed picked up our dog at the park and taken her in the car.  When I called you to confirm this with you - you kept saying that you were getting the strong feeling that my dog was OK and being looked after in a small house in Bankstown.  That day the Police popped around to see us to tell us that they had traced the car's registration number and were happy to say that they had found our dog.  I asked the Police if they found her at a house in Bankstown?  They asked me how I got that information?  I told them that a Psychic - Jacqui Lees had told me that my dog was in a house in Bankstown.  They were very shocked to hear that.  Anyway we are just so happy to have our dog back in our family again!

Thank you,

Lots of Love Josie - Arncliffe, Sydney

August 2016

Just a few weeks ago on April the 24th, whilst working approx 40k’s outside Kalgoorlie near Bulong, my beloved dog Buddy a huge Bull Arab x Bull Mastiff managed to escape from the run I had built for him, and where I used to leave him when I would pop into Kalgoorlie for my weekly shopping supplies.

I was horrified that he had gone, and searched and searched the area for him to no avail.  The owner of the leased property that I was prospecting on, told me the following day that he didn’t hold much hope of ever finding Buddy alive, as he had just put down a lot of 1080 baits and the recent rain would have enticed Buddy to eat them. If he did the baits would kill him.

Then a lady called Janet contacted me who noticed my urgent posting on Facebook about finding Buddy. She told me about Jacqui Lees Clairvoyant who had successfully found lost and stolen animals before.  I thought, well I had nothing to lose in contacting her, even though I was very sceptical.

Jacqui immediately contacted me and told me after looking at a photo of Buddy that she felt that Buddy had been scared off his run, probably by a snake.  I thought that made complete sense, as I was out walking with him one day and he freaked out when we saw a brown snake scurry off in front of us in the bush.

Jacqui told me that Buddy was fine, and he had not eaten any of the 1080 baits. She said that she could ‘see’ him and described an area near a hill which she directed me to.  She continued to tell me that she could see there were two men, one tall and one shorter and stouter, who were working on the road and who had seen Buddy, and even had given him shelter overnight and fed him.  She then said that they had a huge whitish off road 4 wheel drive vehicle and asked me to check the main road to Kalgoorlie for any road workers or anything like that.  I had not told Jacqui that I was a prospector and that the men she described could also be prospectors.  I then set out in my truck to the area Jacqui described for me to go and look for Buddy.

I found the two men she described and talked to them. They said that they had not seen Buddy and were moving off their base camp that night.  Jacqui called me again and I continued to look for the area she was describing where I would find Buddy.  She asked me to send photos of the area, and when she looked at them, she said that she definitely felt that he had been in that area very recently and that he was OK, and he would be home soon. This really calmed me down.   She said to stay close to the camp base and told me that a man would call, and he would tell me that he had seen Buddy, and that I would then go and get him and fetch him home.

The next morning it was raining, and I didn’t go out as early as I normally would. Then I had a call from a neighbouring prospector who told me he had just seen Buddy at the top of the hill, so I rushed up there and there he was!  I was so relieved to find him.

I am so grateful to Jacqui for helping me find Buddy. I have no doubt that Jacqui could see him and where he was, and that she knew he would be back home safe.

Steve Keilty - Kalgoolie Australia - May 2014

Hi Jacqui
Here is some great feedback for you from the 21st party you did on the 4th November 2006.  From your Manager Sam
Dear Annabelle,
Just had to write to you to let you know that Jacqui was great...such a magical addition to the party......they were lining up to see her and were so excited.  Job well done to her!! When the girls heard that I had a Gypsy Fortune Teller they said "No Way...That's Mad"
Everyone was saying that it was the best party that they had ever been to and it would be hard to beat it…
Please pass on our gratitude to Jacqui and I hope to have her round another time for sure...if not at our place.. I'm sure it will be at our pride of guests place at Julie and Steven's wedding!!
Best wishes....Ani - Sydney 4th November 2006

By Cristina Harris - Casting Director - Sydney
January 2007

I met Jacqui in Kent England at her home in 1990.  My father was going through a bad time and I spotted Jacquie's advert in the local paper advertising her readings.  To keep my father company I had a reading too.  Jacqui gave my father the support he needed to keep going with the relationship with my Mother which was going through a really rocky period, but knowing that at the end of the day it was his decision whether he would walk away or not, Jacqui was insistent that they would not separate  in that reading.  At the time it was a very distressing as I loved both my parents and Jacqui took her own personal time out to counsel my parents for a couple of months and eased the burden off my shoulders tremendously.  I'm pleased to say my parents are still together and are happier and closer than they have ever been!

As for me I can honestly say that Jacquie’s first reading changed my life.  She told me that I was the most 'Spiritual' person she had ever met.  This was news to me.  I had had many experiences as a child, but thought that all children had them.  Jacqui told me I had the gift myself and encouraged me to buy some Tarot cards.  I subsequently enrolled in one of Jacqui’s Tarot Courses all those years ago and now Sixteen years later and having sat in many development circles, I am a successful working medium doing readings of my own and teaching as well as healing, using those Spiritual Gifts.  Jacqui predicted many things that came true in my life and also predicted a very major house move a long way away and promotion for my husband.  Six months later we moved to Somerset as a result of my husbands promotion this was a huge thing as he was the most unlikely candidate to get that promotion!  Although I have not had a reading with Jacqui since her emigration to Australia I have no doubt that her 'Spiritual Gift' is as good, if not stronger now!  As with my own experience in the 'Spiritual Lessons' she gave to me I hope to continue and the gift becomes richer with time.

I have found with many mediums that if they spot you have a gift, they become very cautious of you in case you are better than they are and hold you at arms length, Jacqui was never like this, she encouraged me, supported me and always respected me and was there for me anytime, truly becoming the best mentor I have ever had.

Thank you Jacqui you are brilliant.  I will never forget you.

Dear Jacqui,

Thank you for your delightful reading. It was a memorable experience, not only because of the remarkable accuracy, but made more enjoyable due to your wit and charm filling something so mysterious with barrels of laughter.

Your reading is a testimony to who you are – memorable in every way.

Again thank you for your insight.

Kellie Bright - Sydney 2004

I first met Jacqui Lees in 1998 when she was a client at the hairdressing salon that I owned. It was then that I had my very first reading ever. The reading was a little confusing and not much made sense at the time, so a few months later I booked in for another reading with Jacqui.  Please note that although Jacqui was a client, she did not know anything about me personally and I never gave her any information when I had a reading.  I went and had my second reading and the things she told me were very definite and that they would be happening soon. Two months later things started falling into place exactly the way Jacqui had described in the reading.  It blew me away at how accurate everything was, everything was recorded on tape and my life was happening exactly the way she said it would.  A few years later I was doing Jacqui’s hair and she asked to see my palm.  She told me that she saw a diamond ring and that I would be getting engaged soon.  I acted surprised but little did she know that a few days earlier I had picked my engagement ring!!  My life so far has been pretty much exactly as she predicted, my first child was a boy and I am now pregnant with my second child which she predicted would be a girl,  I have not had an ultrasound yet so I am yet to find out whether that prediction is true.
I have not felt the need to have another reading, but I would highly recommend Jacqui as a very accurate clairvoyant and her bubbly personality makes it an absolute joy to have a reading with her.
Kind Regards,
Elena Guivarra - Sydney Australia Jan 1998

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When an individual wants to do some remodeling services to their homes, they usually consider finding the best company that can provide such services. There are those who may have obtained some recommendations from friends or even colleagues of which they would consider such companies. Some people may use the online platform to get the best company as most of them usually have a website. All in all, it will be important for an individual to get some information about the different companies so that they can compare for a better deal. For an individual to be certain that they are working with the best custom remodeling company, they will need to consider a few things when doing the comparisons. It is possible to find a variety of companies in different regions of which comparing them using specific things will be necessary.

One of the things that an individual will want to compare will include the region where such companies provide their custom remodeling services. It will be easy to work with a local company as they can easily provide all the needed services with ease. Thus, an individual should start by looking for custom remodeling companies within their region so that they can get faster as well as quality services. Those who are in Dover, New Hampshire, for instance, should consider a company that is within the region that could provide the best customer remodeling services. Some people may as well want to compare the cost of getting the customer remodeling services. most companies usually provide their quotes through their websites. It will thus be easy for most people to find an affordable company since they will easily compare the quotes to get a better deal. Also, some people may use the information to come up with a better budget that will guarantee them quality custom remodeling services.

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So… November 1st 2016! Almost a year since my last post, and I have no excuses 😦

Last year I attempted NaNo for the first time – but unfortunately I didn’t get very far – 2000 words to be exact! Which was frustrating to say the least because I had given up work to concentrate on my writing, and for whatever reason I wasn’t managing to actually sit down and write – somehow life just seemed (and seems) to get in the way. So this year I thought I’d try again, but with a twist…

Just over a year ago I bought a FitBit and had taken up walking – mainly to get fit/lose weight (the usual). And I’m still wearing my purple Jiminy Cricket FitBit band. So every day, come rain or shine, I walk – I’m fortunate to live in the beautiful Cotswolds, and even in the town where I live there are numerous green spaces to enjoy without having to get in the car first. There are also miles of canal paths to explore through the Stroud Valleys, and I’m an avid fan/member of the National Trust. So I’ve become a converted country girl and feel really down if I don’t get out and about. What’s this to do with NaNoWriMo you might ask – well when I walk, I think, sometimes about my story, sometimes about nothing in particular. I also try to take photos of the beautiful landscapes – I use my iPhone as it is light and always with me – there’s a famous quote about that

“The Best Camera is the One You Have With You.” – Chase Jarvis

So I thought – what if I combine walking, photography and writing? And as I already do the first two everyday – it shouldn’t be too difficult to include the third… I’ll let you know how it goes!

So here’s my entry today – 1st Nov. 2016

Visited Dyrham Park a NT property on the outskirts of Bath. I arranged to meet a writer friend – Elaine Cline – to walk, write, chat over lunch and do a little more writing. Today it worked wonderfully – I managed 1500 words in no time. And tonight I’m planning on joining my local Waterstone’s NaNo Write In – so I may have more words to add to that! And here’s my Instagram photo for today…

Writing is a walk in the park – you just have to sit down and write 🙂

Popped along to the Nano Write In at my local Watersones and wrote another 1500 words 🙂  How about that? Total for Day 1 – 3000+.

Day Two

So far I’m at 1100 words. Haven’t been for my walk yet. Morning was lost to housework 😦 I’ve still got to go food shopping – which I absolutely hate doing, but the cupboards are empty! I hope to write at least another 500 words this evening. And of course add a lovely landscape photo…

Walk completed – photo taken in local church graveyard – such a peaceful setting 🙂

Total word count for today 1720. Not bad considering… 🙂

Day Three

400 words. I knew today was going to be difficult – I had three appointments – morning, afternoon & evening! So the fact I managed to write anything is a miracle! My story seems to have lost its Victorian feel – which is frustrating 😦 But as it’s NaNoWriMo I’m not supposed to edit, stop for research etc. So for the time being I’ll leave it. My walk consisted of a quick jaunt around town – so I popped into my local church, St. John [the] Baptist, which is awe inspiring. The chancel dates back to 1115, and the church holds the Boleyn Cup – made in 1535 for Anne Boleyn & given first to her daughter (Queen Elizabeth) then by the Queen to her physician Richard Master – who then gave it to the church. So much history on my doorstep! The Master family are still prominent landowners in the area – and my IG photo is of one of the ancestors – Thomas Master – who looks pretty relaxed reading a book!

Not so many words today – but lots of story ideas… 🙂

Day Four

I’ve written over 1000 words so far & hope to make at least 1500. Have popped into town to get ingredients for tonight’s dinner, and decided to take a detour through Cirencester Park, which is owned by the Bathurst family and has been in the family for generations – I sense a theme here 🙂 The walk, which is five minutes away from the hustle and bustle of shops, cafes etc is the Mecca for dog walkers living in town. Anyway, I hope you like today’s IG photo…

Word update tonight (fingers crossed)

Day Five

Didn’t manage to write anything last night. I somehow managed to strain my back so went to bed early…

Today isn’t going great either. The story I’m writing seems to be rambling on and on; and as it’s set in the 1850s I’m also struggling with the temptation to research every last detail!

Does it count (NaNoWriMo) if I switch to a different story?

I hope not… As I have several ideas & I’m thinking of picking up a short story I started on the Bath Spa MA course. This story isn’t set in Victorian England, it is set in a fictitious land many moons ago – and I definitely imagine it as a graphic novel or illustrated book for teens… I wonder what the rules are for graphic novels? Resist, resist…

I think I’ll go for a walk to clear my head 🙂

A little while later… And here’s my IG photo taken along the way.

I’ve managed just over a 1000 words today. Really not focused or in the mood to type word after miserable word, with no editing etc. As I said earlier, the Victorian ‘feel’ has gone & it’s making it more difficult for me to stay in character. I’m going to have tonight off and relax with a good film or book. Currently reading The Lie Tree by Francis Hardinge – why is it that so many good books are written in 3rd person, and yet on my MA we were encouraged to write in 1st person, present tense (?) Maybe a different POV would get me going again (?)

Day Six

Was up all night with stomach upset – think it was an allergic reaction to something 😦 So will be giving NaNoWriMo a miss today.

I did get out for a walk – hoping it would make me feel better – and it did for a while, but feeling rough again now!

My IG photo was taken in Hare Bushes Woods, owned by the Chester-Master family (see above)… lovely we plebs can enjoy it though.

Days – 7 & 8

Yuk! Still struggling with food poisoning! Have managed to get out and walk. Saw my lovely writer friend Sharon Tregenza for a walk in Corsham and a writerly chat over lunch. Haven’t managed to write, but I have had several thoughts/ideas, and have made a huge decision about my MA manuscript… All will be revealed!

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The Golden Gate Bridge Is Horrifying Now

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San Francisco’s iconic Golden Gate Bridge was recently renovated, but something the engineers failed to take into account was the terrifyingly eerie noise the new changes would project throughout the entire Bay area.

Videos taken from all over the San Francisco Bay region on social media show people responding to a creepy,high-pitched wailing or howling in the distance they hadn’t heard before.

It turns out the noise is made by new a new sidewalk railing installed on the bridge. When there’s high winds over the Bay, the air passing through the slats of the new rail design produces a high-pitched siren-like noise that carries very well over the water.

If you’re thinking, “Man, that’s kind of loud so far away. I can’t imagine how deafening it is on the bridge for the pedestrians the new railing is meant to protect,” well, it is very loud indeed.

The strange noise is actually a sign that the new railing is doing its job, though. While it’s meant to provide a barrier between the sidewalk and the road, of course, the new railing was specifically installed for improved wind resistance across the bridge. For some reason, the engineers did not care that all the air they were forcing through this new railing would make noise.

Is there a computer model for wind “sound” that architects and civil engineers use? I don’t know, that seems like a pretty obvious conclusion for very smart people to overlook. It’s possible the issue did come up in testing or the early models and it was determined we would all just have to live with the screaming, blood-red bridge for the rest of our lives.

The Golden Gate Bridge Sargent confirmed to the media that there are no current plans to stop the screaming. Honestly, same.

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19th December 2013

On the way to work today I saw a family staring at something in the road. I looked over and saw this dead Woodcock. I considered picking it up, then the logical part of my brain asked me what my colleagues would think of me walking in with a dead Woodcock under my arm, and more importantly what I'd do with it afterwards, so I checked for rings (it was unringed) and then left it. I happened to mention it to Pete (a fellow birder and bird artist) who said he would have liked to have had it to draw, but by the time he popped back it had gone.

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Are dialogic and relational aesthetics relevant to all participatory and co-creative practitioners?

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One of the questions we asked in the conclusions of the Practising Equality paper (2013), looking across art, design, architecture and new media at practices of co-creativity and participation, is whether the development of thinking about the aesthetics of participation in art has relevance to design, architecture and new media?

The emergence of a debate around the aesthetics of process and the social in art is one of the important developments of the past 25 years. Whether we are talking about Bourriaud’s ‘relational aesthetics’ discussing participatory work in galleries, or Kester’s attention to ‘dialogic aesthetics’ in situated practices, or Bishop’s interest in the perversity of participation, all are concerned with an aesthetics of process and social relations.

Suzanne Lacy, who is both the subject of one of Kester’s case studies and also a contributor to the discourse herself, draws attention to Allan Kaprow’s concerns. Kaprow’s practice is fundamentally participatory and…

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Jammu: Private transporters in Jammu went on an indefinite strike on Wednesday to protest a government order capping the seating capacity to 50 per cent in public transport vehicles in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. The new guidelines, which also include restrictions on opening of shops at market places and malls as part of steps to prevent the spread of the coronavirus infection amid a recent spike, came into effect on Wednesday morning. Protesting against the order, the transporters launched a strike to press for hiking of fares. While most private buses, mini-buses and cab operators suspended work in response to the strike call given by the J&K Transporters Welfare Forum (TWF), three-wheelers were seen plying normally, bringing some relief to commuters. The government has taken a decision without consulting us. It is not feasible for transporters to ply their vehicles with 50 per cent passengers on board. The fuel prices are skyrocketing and the transporters were the hardest hit since the outbreak of the pandemic, TWF president T S Wazir said. The government, in the meanwhile, pressed State Road Transport Corporation (SRTC) buses on different routes to facilitate commuters, but the non-availability of the public transport caused much inconvenience. Policemen were also seen patrolling main markets in the city to enforce the government order to keep 50 per cent of the shops closed. Among the new COVID-19 control measures announced on Tuesday, the government imposed a night curfew in municipal and urban local body limits of all 20 districts in the union territory. It also said that public transport (matadors-mini-buses-buses) shall be permitted to ply only at 50 per cent of its authorised seating capacity, and only half of the shops in market complexes, bazaars and malls within the municipal or urban local body limits shall be opened on an alternate basis through a rotation system.


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JANE: This week, as an early holiday gift to all of you, I’m offering an interview with Nebula Award-winning author and personal favorite, Jack McDevitt.

(Turns to face victim.)

All right, Jack, ready to go?  Here’s my first question.

Some of Jack's Works

Some of Jack’s Works

In my experience, writers fall into two general categories: those who have been writing stories since before they could actually write and those who came to writing somewhat later.

Which sort are you?

JACK:  I knew from my earliest years that I wanted to write SF. Started my first novel at about eight. The title was The Canals of Mars. You might be surprised to hear that it didn’t sell. In my early teens I submitted a story to F&SF, and got an encouraging reply from Anthony Boucher. But I didn’t realize how much that meant. I won the Freshman Short Story Contest at LaSalle, and thought I was on my way. Then I read David Copperfield and realized I could never compete with Dickens. Unfortunately, I didn’t realize that I did not have to compete with him. In any case, I wrote nothing more for 25 years. Finally got started when my wife Maureen talked me into trying my luck. So I guess you could say I came late to the feast.

JANE: You’re right…  So many would-be writers don’t realize how much a personalized rejection means.

 Next question: What draws you to writing science fiction?

JACK:  When I was four years old, I saw the Buck Rogers and Flash Gordon serials. After that, fiction that never got above the rooftops just didn’t grab me the way Bradbury and Heinlein did.

JANE: Heh…  That’s great.  I’ve seen some of those serials and they’ve got real energy – an energy I certainly find in your novels.

You have two continuing series: the stories featuring Priscilla “Hutch” Hutchins and those featuring Alex Benedict and Chase Kolpath.  What can you do by doing these two series that you couldn’t if you just stayed with one?

JACK:  Probably avoid running out of ideas too quickly. Priscilla deals with different types of problems than Chase & Alex. I’m not much interested in using villainous characters to drive plots, so I need different types of problems. Priscilla is usually involved in discoveries made during the early years of FTL flight, whereas Alex tries to chase down historical mysteries, like your own Griffin Dane.

JANE: Griffin and Alex would probably like each other.  I can see them arguing over beer.

Both Hutch and Chase are spaceship pilots.  Is there any particular reason that you prefer female characters in the driver’s seat?

JACK:  I used to do leadership seminars for the Customs Service. One of the exercises we ran involved putting five people together and putting them in a difficult situation that required them to communicate, make the right calls, and get good results. For example, we’d put them into a plane and crash the plane in Arizona during July. This was before the cell phone era, so they had no communication. All they were required to do was survive. Some groups were made up of special agents, others of customs inspectors, others of import specialists. They lived and died at pretty much the same rate. The only area in which we saw a difference was related to the gender makeup of the groups.

There were three types of groups: all male, all female, and mixed. The female groups showed a serious capacity for thinking things out and listening to each other, much more so than anybody else, so that had by far the best results. I suspect you’ll be surprised to hear who got the worst scores. It was the mixed groups.

We discovered that in the mixed groups the participants tended to assume standard roles: The males became more inclined to take charge, make decisions, and take foolish chances. The women became more submissive and just went along.

Going with female pilots who would not cave into dumb decisions seemed like an easy (and natural) call.

JANE: That’s great!  I’m really not surprised by what you learned.  I attended an all-girl high school and will be forever grateful.  Later, when I taught college, I offered an SF seminar.  To my astonishment, all seven students were female (and most were blond).  I’d taught some of these young ladies in mixed groups and I was thrilled to find how much more opinionated they were when there were no guys around.

 Alex Benedict walks the very narrow line between treasure hunter and archeologist, a division that defines his character in many ways.  I’m curious why you chose this background for him.  He’s smart enough that he could have had any number of career paths.

JACK:  Sure. Banker, maybe. Or real estate dealer. But none of that would be of any interest to a reader.

JANE: You’ve been married for quite a while, and seem happy that way, but none of your main characters seem to be able to maintain a relationship.  Why did you make that choice?

JACK: I don’t think that was actually a conscious choice. But our lives before we get married tend to have more tension and more surprises, which helps provide a more gripping narrative.

JANE: I’ve read (and loved) Coming Home, the latest installment in the Alex Benedict/ Chase Kolpath novels).  Can we hope for future stories with them?

JACK:  Coming Home has been interpreted by a number of readers as a wrap on the series. I’ve even occasionally thought of it that way myself. And that will probably stay in place until the first historical mystery that would capture Alex’s attention shows up.

JANE: I’m definitely going to have Griffin e-mail Alex.  I want more stories about him and Chase!

In Coming Home, while doing research for something else entirely, Chase comes across a book that is clearly about Hutch.  (I giggled mightily.)  However, this confirms that they share the same universe.

JACK:  I don’t think Chase tells us whether the book was history or fiction.

JANE: You’re right…  Still, I was tantalized by the possible link.

 Many of Hutch’s challenges center around helping keep the space program active.  Is there a point at which it might be hard for you to carry her story forward without bumping into conflicts with the past history established for Alex and Chase?

JACK:  Until now, I’ve never thought of them as living in the same universe. I’ve reached a point at which I’m going to have to make up my mind.

JANE: Hey, how about Alex and Chase investigating what happened to Hutch after she vanished on her final flight?  Just kidding…

 I know you just finished a book.  Can you tell us anything about it?

JACK:  Beyond the Sky is a sequel to Ancient Shores, published in the mid-nineties. A star gate has been excavated on a Sioux reservation in North Dakota. Who put it there? Why? And where can it take us? Answers forthcoming.

JANE: Oh, wonderful!  I loved Ancient Shores.  You’ve got a reader.  Two, actually, Jim’s a fan, too.  He had a couple sick days recently and spent them reading Coming Home.

 Many of my readers are interested in writing.  Can you tell us a little about how a novel typically develops for you?  Do you write a little each day?  Write in bursts?   Have any tricks you’d care to share?

JACK:  I work every day for about seven hours. My objective is to get a complete first draft. That, as you certainly know, is the brute work. After that I can fiddle with it. My inclination is to set up a mystery. How did those people vanish out of the starship? There was no place to go, and the lander and the pressure suits are all still on board. Once I have the answer to that, a reasonable explanation, the novel pretty much writes itself. But the reasonable explanation is essential. I want the reader to wonder at the end how he could have missed it.  (That, incidentally, is Polaris.)

JANE: I remember.  I have a signed copy on my shelf!  Okay…  One final question.  If you weren’t a writer, what would you be?

JACK:  Seriously, I enjoyed my time teaching leadership and management seminars for the Customs Service. Before that I was an English teacher. Either one provides a rewarding way to make a living. You won’t make big money, but you’re doing something that’s enjoyable, and providing a service at the same time.

JANE: And that’s a combination sure to make for a happy life.  Thanks for taking time to chat.

Any of you have anything you’d like to ask?  We can hope to drag Jack back.  Feeling too shy to ask directly?  You might consider signing up for his Facebook Fan Club.

8 Responses to “Chatting with Jack McDevitt”

  1. DrWeb Says:

    Reblogged this on DrWeb's Domain and commented:
    Jack’s my favorite sci-fi writer.. good interview!

  2. Paul Genesse Says:

    Awesome interview, Jane. Fascinating stuff.

  3. Alan Robson Says:

    What a great interview. I’ve always loved Jack’s books, but I knew nothing of the person behind the words. Thank you for doing this.

  4. Paul Dellinger Says:

    I was a newspaper reporter or 40+ years. You do interviews as good as I ever did and you’ve never been a reporter. It’s not fair.

  5. Chad Merkley Says:

    So as someone who’s never read anything by Mr. McDevitt, could I get two or three titles as recommended starting places? Thanks.

    Also, interesting statements on gender roles. Kind of depressing in some ways, though. I’ll have to try and watch my own interactions and make sure I’m not acting like that.

    • janelindskold Says:

      Jack recently did a prequel to the Hutch novels that I really enjoyed and I think gives a good sense of what the novels about her are like. It’s called STARHAWK.

      POLARIS, which Jack mentioned above, is a good read. I also loved SEEKER.

      The nice thing about Jack’s novels is that they can be read out of order. He provides enough background to get you in but not blatant spoilers. I was particularly impressed by this when I read COMING HOME, which is more dependent then most of his novels on one earlier. He gives just enough, but not too much…

  6. TT: Jack McDevitt: Guide to Cosmic Wonder | Jane Lindskold: Wednesday Wanderings Says:

    […] you may remember, I interviewed Jack for my Wednesday Wandering back in December of 2014.   I think a lot of his enthusiasm for what he […]

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Multiplier DeFi (Beta Release) Targets Tokenized Bonds

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Bitcoin Press Release: Following a successful audit, Multiplier protocol announces its beta release, as it looks to roll out simplified stable bonds.

Hong Kong, 1st September 2020, ZEXPRWIRE Multiplier DeFi protocol has successfully completed a full audit by leading blockchain-based form verifier, and cyber security expert Certik. Following approval for its advanced blockchain protocol, Multiplier will commence its DeFi beta release on 2nd September 2020, with the MainNet to follow immediately after. A total of 1 billion MXX tokens will be allocated for minting during the Beta Release.

Multipliers DeFi protocol will offer a number of advancements of the technology, including its Simplified Stable Bonds, low gas fees, a high and stable yield, and no risk of liquidation.

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NHK’s hit comedy 'Ama-chan' to be aired in Taiwan, Thailand

NHK’s hugely popular morning drama "Ama-chan" will be aired in Taiwan from November and in Thailand from February, NHK said Wednesday.

"Ama-chan," set in northern Japan and part of NHK’s efforts to support areas stricken by the Great East Japan Earthquake, has been a huge domestic hit this year. It became a social phenomenon thanks in part to the characters’ “JE JE JE” catch phrase, used in northern dialects to show surprise. The drama achieved average domestic viewing figures of 20.6%, while the figures for the final week of the series stood at 23%, the highest for a morning serial drama in a decade.

Broadcast between April and September, the story is set in a small village in Iwate Prefecture. The show’s heroine, Aki, becomes a traditional “ama”, or woman diver, after experiencing many trials and tribulations. Written by playwright Kankuro Kudo, "Ama-chan" depicts traditional Japanese culture, the effects of the Great East Japan Earthquake and Japanese idol culture.

NHK Enterprises Inc, which distributes NHK programs overseas, concluded acquisition contracts with Videoland Television Network, the primary satellite television provider in Taiwan, and TrueVisions, cable satellite television operator in Thailand.

The broadcasts will be the first time that "Ama-chan" has been screened in Asia. The program has been available since June on a cable network television station in Hawaii, with English subtitles, and is targeted at local people of Japanese descent.

Many NHK morning serial dramas, including "Doctor Ume" and "Carnation," are particularly popular in Asia and have been broadcast throughout the region. NHK said it will continue to promote "Ama-chan" to other foreign markets and the corporation hopes the series can be enjoyed by more foreign viewers.

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probably one of the most annoying character (or actress) on TV.

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Stage acting in front of TV cameras; always painful to watch.

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Pass. And anyway, how much of the proceeds, if there are any, that are earned from broadcasting the show abroad will NHK be giving to the people it purports to be supporting? Not an accusation, just a question.

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Only caught a few episodes but would like someone to dissect the (apparently obvious) plot devices: over-eager youthful female star attempting to "do right," stern elders, attractive "best friend" who aspires to be an "idol," etc. etc. Is it all tired stereotype? I only caught a few episodes. Perhaps it is part of mass brainwashing in the mores of "good old Japan."

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Kankuro Kudo is an excentric script writer and I have seen most of the stuff he wrote and directed. But I didn't watch Amachan because of the neverending Asadora format usually targeted at housewifes.

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Caught some flashing scenes in which the main character girl looked either dumb or stilted. Also found the opening melody annoying, a signal for an immediate switch to another channel.

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Question for those who have actually seen "Ama-chan": does NHK use subtitles of "hyoujungo" or standard Japanese to help those viewers who are not fluent in the Iwate dialect? I know they do that with drama shows based in northern Tohoku and the island of Kyushu.

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How could you not love the story of a precocious cute high school graduate who's dream is to perform in front of over 35 year old men in Tokyo while wearing short skirts on a high stage so those same men can hope to get a peak and the girl's wicked mother who disagrees but ultimately lets her daughter travel alone to Tokyo and to live in the idol producer's housing?

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What have the people of SE Asia done to deserve this?

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Hey, JT? Can we decide what this is?

Headline: "hit comedy" 1st paragraph: "hugely popular morning drama"

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Nice. :)

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Despite what all the bitter expats here who haven't actually watched the show say, it's a charming little drama. Just when you think it's getting formulaic, it veers off to the left. Aki may be a little air-headed at times, but the strong-headedness of characters like her mother more than make up for it. And the much-lamented idol part also has quite a lot of criticism for the industry and its fans (the fakery involved is a major plot point).

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Pass. And anyway, how much of the proceeds, if there are any, that are earned from broadcasting the show abroad will NHK be giving to the people it purports to be supporting? Not an accusation, just a question.

You might want to look up the economic impact on the very coastal city where they filmed this at. (if you can, that is)

I do get tired (not just you) of people criticizing entities for their alleged poor effort for tsunami recovery progress when they themselves have done virtually nothing.

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I'm with Greenlight on this. I personally like the show. I'm more than halfway done through the series and I can't wait to get home to watch more!

But one thing I don't get is why Akichan and Yuichan had to get the approval of the tourism association before they were allowed to leave the town. Wasn't it enough to just get the approval of the parents? Or is this a small town thing in Japan?

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Love Amachan....the OST is just eargasm....

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Don’t Let Life Obstacles Get You Down: Live Life Without Limits

Throughout life we all go through various situations that sometimes leave us feeling drained and hopeless. One of the most basic rules for living a life without limits is to remove the word “realistic” for our vocabulary. Freeing ourselves from creating limited beliefs is vital to eliminate limits for our life.

Many times, we create these beliefs as a coping mechanism to avoid what we sometimes assume failure guaranteed and disappointment. If we ever want to live out our predestined greatness we have to realize that limits aren’t real, but created in our minds. Here are three methods to live a life without limitations.

1. Positive Thinking Will Change Your Life – Positive thinking is not just changing the thoughts in our head, but actually making a lifestyle change. Our thoughts are not enough we have to remove or at least lessen our exposure to negative images and people. Both can be detrimental to our overall success. Therefore, we should watch our “mental diet” what we consume through media, TV, and friends/family.

2. Truth About Reaching Your Goals/Dreams – A false reality that many of us create in our mind about our goals and dreams is that they’re esoteric or only “special humans” can ever reach. This is simply not the case causing some of us to give up before we even attempt or go after what we desire. The truth is greatness truly does exist in all of us the difference is if you tap into your greatness or settle for mediocrity.

3. Reexamine the Quality of Your Thoughts – A wise man once told me “if you change the quality of your thinking, you change the quality of your life.” Which simply means our thoughts become things once we speak them into existence.

Final Thoughts

Changing our mindset is the first step towards accomplishing whatever we set out to do. Majority of people know that going after your dreams can be overwhelming. The blatant truth is most people who have a goal that they set for themselves will never achieve it. According to many research studies, 92% – 95% of our goals/dreams never come true. With so high stats it must be a missing ingredient that a lot of us don’t have. After some research, I found an overwhelming majority of people who have reach their dreams all agree on one thing that made the difference in their success “when my mindset changed everything changed”.

What are your thoughts? Do you live your life without limitations? Comment below & if you enjoyed this post please share!

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8 Responses to Don’t Let Life Obstacles Get You Down: Live Life Without Limits

  1. Peter Adewumi says:

    Yes! Positive thinking and action-based thinking do the trick. Thanks for posting!

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  2. Shubham Paul says:

    “Changing our mindset is the first step towards accomplishing whatever we set out to do.”
    It is so true. A changed and refined mindset will help you to do what you want to do which ultimately affects the people around you in a positive way.
    Live well.

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  3. Andrés Mora says:

    So true Jay…I have been struggling with these images of greatness that come from my passion for helping entrepreneurs and it has taken me a great deal of soul searching to accept that maybe this dream is closer than I think. I believe that until we can steer our thinking in the right direction, we must fight daily to find that true north and never stop working to get there. Thanks for the inspiration. Sometimes one can feel very alone in this journey.

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  4. Great post agree with it all

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  5. somyapuri says:

    Your blogs never fail to inspire and motivate me 😍❤

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  6. mrsrob987 says:

    Nice compilation of positive tips. We all need to incorporate the same..

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  7. Elizabeth says:

    I needed to read this today! I’m a writer and sometimes feel I’ve aced the struggling artist thing! Thanks for your encouraging words!

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  8. BL says:

    I was struggle with the battle of adulthood today, but this blog gave me strength to continue the fight. Thanks for the motivation.

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3 E’s That Will Strengthen Our Community

  • Encourage large technology corporations to provide Digital Citizenship educational courses for K-12.
  • Implement workforce development initiatives that will train our youth, ages 16-25, in target industries such as Manufacturing, Logistics, IT, Hospitality and Healthcare.
  • Partner with community outreach programs to ensure previously incarcerated people are given the opportunity to have more favorable outcomes.

  • Fight for additional funding to extend mobile clinics to rural areas in District 83
  • Actively seek funding for infrastructure projects and healthy food initiatives that will help address the environmental landscape in our communities
  • Fight to strengthen existing programs for our elderly population to continue to live an healthy, active lifestyle.

  • Establish an “Elevate Incubator” for District 83 that connects entrepreneurs that have an idea to resources to create a concept to help build a successful startup
  • Ensure small businesses particularly minority and women owned businesses have access to resources they need to succeed as the driver of economic growth
  • Provide incentives to local businesses that have fewer than 25 employees