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Clanmother Milestones Queen Elizabeth II

A Queen’s Passing

“Over the years, those who have seemed to me to be the most happy, contented and fulfilled have always been the people who have lived the most outgoing and unselfish lives.” Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022) I remember taking the photo of The Queen’s portrait on April 27, 2015.  We were visiting the Argyll & Sutherland […]

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50's Thoughts Ponte Vittorio Emanuele II Rome

Boring or Interesting – Part I

A few years ago, I attended a seminar on how to build a productive business network.  The best strategy for success:  Don’t be boring.   My first thought: why the negative?   The best strategy could have easily been:  Be interesting.    The negative versus positive approach made me curious.  What’s the difference between boring and interesting…? The […]

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Clanmother Kings & Queens Queen Victoria

Queen Victoria – Grandmother of Europe

As I look forward to the Victoria Day long weekend, my thoughts turn to the Queen that brought the British Empire into a new world order during a time of great change and uncertainty. Born on May 24, 1819, she came to the throne after the death of her uncle, King William IV, in 1837. […]