tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17143959997086913832012-01-26T13:16:20.734-08:00We all experience moments when everything seems perfect | We're here to share themPerfectMomentProjecthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07417267037069002234noreply@blogger.comBlogger2611100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1714395999708691383.post-91803530948714634742012-01-26T12:59:00.000-08:002012-01-26T13:16:20.755-08:00

PHOENIX: Songs of Grace, Change and Acceptance, by Annie Moscow Herberger Theater’s The Kax Stage Jan. 24, noon lunchtime series I went to this show as part of a class about the humanities. It was close to work and I thought, "What the heck, it's better than a lecture on methodological frameworks, right?" Well, this turned out to be a wonderful event and a peaceful way to spend an hour in the

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The purpose of this blog was to point out Perfect Moment's as we work through our days. But this time I wanted to talk about my Perfect Moment weekend, a weekend full of moments that made me smile, made me outright laugh, made me "feel the inner light" made me envious and made me cheer out loud. Lets just say it was one amazing weekend!It all began on Friday when I heard this giggle as I was

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Not sure really what that old chestnut is ... feed a cold, starve a fever? Starve a cold, feed a fever? Feed a cold, originally uploaded by RobinJP. Thanks, Judy. This is delicious. Doesn't really matter. I'm feeding my cold this weekend. I figure since I've launched a 4-day MLK Jr. Day weekend with a blasted head cold, then I'm going to treat myself well... at least during those

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Holiday travel: Now that's tired!, originally uploaded by RobinJP. Holiday travel: Now that's tired! Thank goodness the holidays are over. This group was seen waiting out a flight delay in Denver. I think this is a scene we can all relate to. . Robin, Denver International Airport

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I went for a very long walk today ... Day 1 in 2012 .... and listened to about four songs. That's four songs in 4.6 miles, walking. I must have listened to "Like You'll Never See Me Again" by Alicia Keys about a gazillion times. Yes, it's about having limited time here and together and it's about appreciating what you may lose. But it is really about appreciating what you've got. And

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My mom was in a drum and bugle corps in high school and when I was young, she played around with drum sticks and a wooden block practice pad. My friend Holly heard this story a few years ago and suggested I take my mom to Girls Rock Camp, an annual band camp for women and girl musicians in Atlanta. That would have been a great idea a few years ago, but I don't think my mom would make that

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I always ask guests what makes Thanksgiving Thanksgiving to them. I mean food and usually get answers like turkey, pumpkin pie, mamma's stuffing. Sometimes people say, "Family." Well, of course, they are always right. We had family at our house this year. We had Sue's mom and a sister, Debbie, who brought two of her kids. And we had a fun time Skyping in a chat with Debbie's two-year-old

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In post-9/11 New York City, the slogan "If you see something, say something" has become a simple message to remind people that we should all take responsibility for each other and that we should turn concerns into action. I was reminded this week ... yet again .. of how important it is to also remember: If you think of someone, let them know.  I have a new friend who I met this fall at

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After the rain, originally uploaded by RobinJP. The air is so clean following a good rain in Arizona.  It's so rare in the desert that we just must get out and roam around ... sometimes we're out and about even before the rain stops. I took a long walk on Sunday after an overnight rain drenched the ground and temporarily helped us forget the dust all around us. These bougainvillea caught my

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Santa: Calm before the storm, originally uploaded by RobinJP. Yes. Veteran's Day may be a little early to draw the crowds. This Santa may be having one of his final quiet moments for the 2011 holiday season. Enjoy, St. Nick. Robin, Tempe

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Damn hippy, originally uploaded by RobinJP.Damn hippies occupied Trader Joe's parking lot today.I always love looking at other people's vanity plates. This one gave me a smile. Robin, Tempe

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 Luis Gutierrez' story (above) pretty much tells it all. The artist's Power Angel caught my eye in a building on the ASU campus. I love the blue background, the powerful fist thrust into the air, the wings.   It wasn't until I'd read Luis's story about feeling a little lost in Germany that I noticed the Power Angel walks with a cane. I love how the wings helped Luis reframe how he felt in

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Sue has been in Serbia for the last two weeks teaching journalists about diversity - a tall order in that war-torn country.  And an admirable way to spend her time.  But, dang, two weeks is a long time apart. Sue turned off her iPhone to avoid astronomical international charges. So we turned to Google+ hangouts to share some day-to-day details of life. Thanks, Google.  So easy, so slick,

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LAUGHS! from Everynone on Vimeo. Watch and laugh.  I dare you to keep from giggling during this nice video ... laughs through the ages.   Robin, Tempe

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 Jane Haubrich wants to be a news reporter. She's 5 yrs old. Here she is reporting on Irene at 3:30 PM from Doylestown, PA.  This is the most adorable thing I saw all weekend.   Robin

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We always Loved Lucy in our house when I was a kid.  And, obviously, we are not alone.  Today would have been Lucille Ball's 100th birthday and in her honor Google has made a wonderful Google Doodle, complete with seven video clips from some of the most popular TV episodes.    The original series ran from 1951 to 1957 and even though I'm old, I'm not old enough to remember the  show during

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Thank you Food Network. I baked a carrot, hazelnut bread with cream cheese glaze recently that made my neighbors begin talking about us all going into business.  It was truly awesome, but I give credit to a wonderful new recipe. I found the mix-and-match recipe in a copy of the May 2011 Food Network magazine and my Perfect Moment this morning was when I finally found it online. I'm throwing

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I wrote this post two years ago, but it's still a goodie. I dedicate Father's Day to My Mom.  ... and my brothers. Robin, Tempe

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I ran a 5K race last weekend. It was kind of a pain because the race was 45 minutes from home .. and that's in 5 a.m. traffic.  But when I got to the park, I couldn't find the event. Turns out the run was in the same park as the past few years, but at a totally different entrance. With a little help from a friend who was also lost and my GPS, I did find it, but I was really running late. 10

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I went out for an early morning run today. Left the house at 6:30 while it was a little cooler and the light was gorgeous.As I ran down one street, I saw a pickup truck filled with flags on poles. Boy Scouts were jumping in and out of the truck, planting those flags in the front yards.It's Flag Day, I realized. The air was so crisp and the flags so pretty that I ran on with a smile on my face

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I went for a long walk the other day. Early on a weekend morning, I enjoyed watching my neighborhood wake up.As I returned home, I passed a house where a young family was packing up the SUV. It looked like two couples, maybe brothers and their wives packing the back of the car, putting in food and chairs. From down the street I could see the activity, legs and feet under the car and a child

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The first time Sawyer toured his new school, an 11th grade girl named Robyn spotted his Doctor Who Sonic Screwdriver and became his guide at ASA (Arizona School for the Arts).She made his landing softer. She sent him a carnation on Valentine's Day, making him the coolest fifth grader ever.Over the next two years, she made a point of saying "Hi!" And talking to him at events. It wasn't much, and

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Go ahead, give it a shot. Stick your toe into the water and test it out. What am I talking about? I am talking about jumping on the Diamondbacks bandwagon!Yes, those Arizona D-backs, the team that has found itself firmly ensconced in the cellar the past several years. The team that has lived well below the .500 mark for the past few years when it came to wins.No, what we have here are the new

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May 28, 2011, tortoise or the hare?, originally uploaded by RobinJP.Arizona Road Racers Club has a funny sense of humor. But I fall for it every summer.Today was the first in a series of five summer running races. Today's began at 7:30 a.m. and it was nearly 90 degrees when we finished. The rest of the races in the series begin at 6:30 a.m., early to beat the heat, they say. There is no

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I went for a run during lunch the other day. It was hot, but I had a great workout and I needed a good shower before changing and heading back to work.I change at the YMCA about a block from work. By the time I got to the showers, the locker room was pretty empty, but I could hear the sound of kids taking swimming lessons."Quack, quack, quack," they called out as I piled my clothes on a bench

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Prof Green and I went dancing last night. You may think we're hip and happening, but we really don't hit the clubs very often. Last night, we had fun though. And a lot of it was watching the other dancers. My Perfect Moment was watching one young couple. We were at a country bar that mixed up R&B, hip-hop, funk, pop, and country. My favorite moment was watching one very young couple dressed

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Every year in May I get the chance to get together with my mother to celebrate her day. Mother's day! These days are becoming even more valuable as my mother begins to deal with some memory problems. My mother is an amazing woman who has managed to survive losing both her parents as a very young child and being put in an orphanage. Those times ingrained in her the importance of family, and she

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April 30, 2011, Joe's real good lunch, originally uploaded by RobinJP.This was my weekend.Wrote a blog post for work on the NASA Tweetup. ✓Wrote a 5-page paper on alternative medicines and the placebo effect. ✓Did 5 loads of laundry. ✓Ran 4.5 miles along the desert hills of Phoenix's South Mountain. ✓Shopped for new bras. (Hah! Ladies, you know what that means.) ✓Fixed a great big salad for

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... she'd be so happy.I would too. I called my mom last night at the end of a busy day. We chit-chatted and then ended up searching for Jazz Greats on YouTube. She was on her computer in Colorado. I was on mine in Arizona. We found Duke Ellington's Satin Doll. Mom was surprised that this recording has had 1,139,617 views. And then, just like anyone else on the web, she moved from one thing to

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I am borrowing a Perfect Moment today from Jonatha Brooke the beautiful singer. She posted a note this morning she tagged "sunday morning revelation." It starts with:That's What I BelieveMy mother woke up in tears this morning."I think I'm going to DIE."I read her some of her favorite hymns.... =>=> read it all and then you'll know what this video is all about.If you like that, you'll love

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Storytellers for Good: Mama Hope from Storytellers For Good on Vimeo.Good news. That's what people say they want. Cara Jones created Storytellers for Good in 2009 so she could produce videos to highlight positive developments in the Bay Area community in direct contrast to the negative stories we see all the time on the 6 o'clock news.After years as a TV reporter, with experience in Florda,

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March 31, 2011, Too pooped to pop, originally uploaded by RobinJP.If it's Jimmy John's sandwich shop, this must be Thursday. We grocery shop on Sundays and plan out a week full of meals. But sometimes, by Thursday, our little carpool of two takes a detour on the way home for fast food. We try to stick to higher end fast food.. no McDonald's here. Jimmy John's is a favorite. And they are

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By Susan GreenIt’s that time of year again when the air is starting to warm up, the sun is starting to set a little later, and I spend time thinking of my Dad.That’s because this is the time of year when my father and I used to talk baseball. This is the time of year when we bonded, over opening day.I remember many opening days watching the game with my dad, talking mess, and talking about the

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Joycie and I spent the last three days in Las Vegas.We went to see Celine Dion at Caesar's Palace. And we left with memories of many more things.This photo was taken at the end of a leisurely brunch this morning at the Bellagio.My mom's slowing down a little and the busy hotel hallways and streets of Vegas were a little too crazy at times.But this quiet brunch gave us a perfect belly laugh. A

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Our buddy Nicky who lives in Los Angeles sent his very slim little friend Flat Stanley to Tempe, Arizona, for a weekend with the Aunties.Our mission: To take Flat Stanley around with us and take photos of the "adventures" Flat Stanley was having in Arizona.It's been kind of fun. I created a blog, Flat Stanley visits Arizona, so we could post photos about the weekend for Nicky to follow along.Flat

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Feb. 6, 2011, Do the Distance, originally uploaded by RobinJP.Central Arizona Project canals snake through Phoenix. These are great running paths in the winter. Hot ones in the summer.As I ran along this path today, I remembered the words of a good friend and runner who always coached me: "Nevermind the speed, do the distance."This photo is one in my 2011 One a Day photo project which I display

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I love photographs. Still photos let you savor a moment. The way a photo stops the action can sometimes say so much more than video ... and certainly more than 1,000 words. One of my favorite photo sites is Pictory, which its founder Laura Brunow Miner calls a showcase of life through true photo stories. Tyler Sharp, a photographer from Texas, has been published in Pictory more than any

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It's really bad when my mom and I both lose our memory in the same conversation. This is how it went this morning: Joyce: One time when I was working at Frontier Airlines, I saw a group of girls dressing up in the ladies room, getting ready to go to Vegas to see a singer ... oh, you know, a man... Me: Tom Jones? Joyce: No, younger. And he was kind of country. Me: Oh, um.. that Achy

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OK, I have to admit I have spent the past two days crying. No, not tears of sadness, but tears of deep emotion. I admit, for the world to hear, I am a total mush! Yes, I said it, a mush! And it all started wednesday night, just before midnight when I turned on my DVD player and watched American Idol. It was one hour and fifty minutes into the show, when all of a sudden Chris Medina's story came

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The Ass Family's car..., originally uploaded by runnr_az.Hahaha. I didn't take this photo, but I love it. We all need a sense of humor. I think these guys are neighbors of the Weisenheimers who live down the street. Robin, Tempe

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Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economySo glad a peaceful spirit is coming out of the tragedy in Tucson. Love this story. Love how they told it. Hope this spirit remains for some time. Robin, Tempe

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Jan. 13, 2011, Late night shopping, originally uploaded by RobinJP.'Honey, could you go pick up some... ' The UPS driver was picking up Vicks Vap-o-rub for his little daughter. The checkout woman told each customer how her mother had nine kids. I bought apples and V-8.The man in the middle was too shy or too private to join in the conversation.This is No. 13 in my One-Photo-a-Day project for 2011

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Our guest blog today comes from my sister Debra Dudley.She became a first time grandmother a year ago. (I can hear you right now Debbie, saying, Don't tell everyone I am a grandmother!!! But hey, you are and wear it proudly!)Debbie sent out this message on facebook this morning, and it shows that even though she lives hundreds of miles away technology is allowing her to still share a close

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Jan 3 2011 tub for four, originally uploaded by RobinJP.We stayed at an inn recently that had a bathroom bigger than our bedroom. And here's the tub. I'm not going into detail, but you can just imagine the Purr-fect Moment, sliding into the tub after it was filled with warm water. Perfect.Robin, Tempe

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New Year's ResolutionsOr things that might make me feel good this year if I remember to do them.1. Exercise. Move. My metabolism is slow.. and slowing. I like sweets. Gotta move. Gotta get out.2. Be more diligent about saving, investing. Remember, I like sweets. And living indoors.3. Meditate. 2010 was my year to get into guided meditation. I can fly. 4. Read children's books. Even without

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This is a guest post from Moshe Oberstein, Robin's brother. This originally was a Christmas morning email from brother to sister.In 1981 I responded to a distress call in San Francisco Bay. It was on X-mas day and there was a five year old using the radio. He and his dad had spent the night sleeping on the deck of their sailboat. During the night the father had rolled off the boat and was

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Liana and Sue, originally uploaded by RobinJP.Liana and Sue take a quick breather during a busy weekend before Christmas. Sue and I visited Liana and her family seven days before Christmas. The quote of the weekend was Liana to Sue in the guest bedroom: "I'm getting a Barbie Dollhouse, if I'm good. So don't tell my mom I'm in here bothering you." Perfect Moment if there ever was one.Robin,

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This is a guest post from my friend Jen Lee Reeves who writes Born Just Right.  This post caught my eye this morning. It's so clearly a Perfect Moment.  I asked her to share here.   Snow Day Fun It snowed last night and that means two very happy kids in our household. I woke up with a little girl begging to get her boots on and head out into the snow. So that’s just what both kids did. Jordan

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James Patterson does put Sue in 7th Heaven I was sitting on the plane the other day flying to Indianapolis and I could hardly wait for the plane to get off the ground. I was excited because I had a new James Patterson book to read. I knew that for the next three hours and 28 minutes I would be able to just lose myself in the book, one of my all time favorite things to do. I had just settled

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Yesterday was the One Year Anniversary of a very scary, terrible, awful day. More about that here: She is my heart. I'd give her my heart. We made it. Suze made it. One year later, I'm so happy to have her around. She's still working on turning that big old lemon into lemonade. But she's doing a great job. I've always loved this 1-800-Flowers bouquet. They call it Make Lemonade. I

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I woke up this morning and the first thing I said was 'Thank You, God!' I celebrated my one year rebirth today with a cupcake from Sprinkles in Scottsdale. You see, it was exactly one year ago today that I had to have my heart stopped and restarted. I have this weird electrical problem with my heart that went completely out of wack on November 30th 2009. For hours it was racing at more than 220

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Fried turkey, originally uploaded by RobinJP.My family has always loved a special treat that comes after the big main turkey meal at Thanksgiving.While other families make turkey sandwiches, the Phillips's fry up some turkey, make toast and spoon on some leftover cranberry sauce.By fry, I mean put a lot of butter in a pan and on high heat cook up the turkey ... a lot like you'd fry bacon. The

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100 People: A world portrait projectIf the World were 100 PEOPLE:50 would be female50 would be male20 would be childrenThere would be 80 adults,14 of whom would be 65 and olderThere would be:61 Asians12 Europeans13 Africans14 people from the Western HemisphereThere would be:31 Christians21 Muslims14 Hindus6 Buddhists12 people who practice other religions16 people who would not be aligned with a

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Sky Harbor morning: Loved seeing this dad and son waiting for their plane this morning.Sometimes kids humanize everyone around them, business travel game faces on.This little one was adorable .... well, of course, he wasn't sitting behind me, kicking my seat.. ;-)Robin, Tempe

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South Mountain Warrior: Sue on top of the hill and on top of world.  "Nothing hurts more than sitting on a couch." That's an ad slogan from New Balance right now .. . and everytime I see it, it hits home. This has been our Year of Sitting on the Couch. Way too much sitting. I know what sparked it.  Health scares led to fear. Fear of moving. Fear of getting an already taxed heart

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I had a crazy week which included a couple of close calls. And even though things got pretty scary several times, things turned out OK. Actually, they turned out just fine. And now I enter the weekend feeling very thankful and somewhat relieved. And I'm starting to believe there may be angels watching over me...My week included flying from D.C. to Phoenix after a weeklong business trip. I

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Happiness is a cold Coke. This is product-driven, but still a perfect moment for lots of these students.

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SouthMountain, originally uploaded by RobinJP.Out early on a hike in the desert hills near South Phoenix. South Mountain has a wonderful loop that I love to run/walk. Part of it is along a flat access road. And more than half of it is up and down rocky ridges. It's grueling and fun.As I took off today, I discovered my iPod was out of juice. I had only my own brain to entertain me.That

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For about six months, I've been meeting with a group of women on Thursday nights for some mind-bending exploration.That sounds so much like the wild, psychedelic 60s. But in this 'Eat, Pray, Love' 2010, our weekly gatherings are much more innocent.We meditate.Every Thursday evening, we gather at a friend's office. There are nine or 10 of us, but most Thursday nights six or seven can make it.We

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John Winston Ono Lennon, 9 October 1940 – 8 December 1980I know today is John Lennon's birthday. But a celebration of his birth and life makes it hard not to focus on his death. I lived in England when Lennon was shot in New York City. I'm American. I was in the middle of a seven-year stay in northern England, mostly in Sheffield. And although my mother back in the states thought my accent

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Many of you have heard this poem/song before. But you may not know that what was put to music by filmmaker Baz Luhrmann was originally a column in the Chicago Tribune written by Mary Schmich. Go, journalism!On June 1, 1997, the paper published Advice, like youth, probably just wasted on the young. Mary Schmich wrote what she said was the commencement speech she would give if she was asked to

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I just had to share this perfect moment that I experienced the other day. I was walking into the barbecue place, because I was in need of a little brisket. As I walked up to the door of the restaurant, I spotted a young man with long shorts and a T-shirt also gunning for the entrance. I thought to myself, 'We are going to get to the door at the same time. Is this going to be another door in

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This video ad in Times Square is really cool. Just turn your head.. you'll see. When will I learn to hold my phone for the still camera the long way and the video camera sideways? Went to New York for work last week. Spotted this huge multi-screen video ad on a long walk on Sunday morning. Yeah, yeah... I'll figure out the video issue soon enough. Robin, Tempe

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My mom called this morning to read poetry to me. Yep. Sounds pretty perfect, doesn't it? Mom belongs to a couple of active women's clubs .. and a book club. She's busy. A member of one of her clubs asked others to write haiku for a meeting at the end of October. Leaves turning golden Days becoming shorter now Summer has escaped. That's Joycie's haiku. "It just came really fast," she said.

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Parents travel to Arizona to visit with the woman who received their daughter, Taylor's, heart after she died in a skiing accident. You may have seen this before, but I bet you'll cry again. | Here's a print story with more details: Heartbeat brings joy to parents of Coppell donor

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Sometimes, watching Suzie enjoy a peaceful, sleepy afternoon is all I need. Robin, Tempe(Oh, she's gonna kiiii- lllll me.)This browser does not show iframe content.Check this out on Chirbit

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This is not a perfect moment, but it is about Perfect Moments. Brené Brown articulates so well what we are trying to do with Perfect Moment Project.This is what I learned from her:How do we embrace vulnerability? We practice gratitude. We stop and be thankful for what we have. To honor what's ordinary about our lives because that is what is truly extraordinary. tedxkc on livestream.com.

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It's amazing how a baby can turn a workplace into a totally different place. I've worked with my buddy, Micah, for nearly a year. Eight months ago his wife gave birth to a little girl, their first. I've seen photos. Micah's wife visited with the baby when she was tiny. But I was out that day. But this week they came by again. And it was so wonderful. Micah's little baby, Aasha, was all

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You may have heard some clips from StoryCorps — a project to create and archive oral histories around the country — on NPR. This week, they launched a new project, with animated versions of some of their more moving stories. This one is "Q&A," a deeply touching interview between a mother and her son who has Asperger's. They chat about their relationship as parent and child. I am blown away

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This week I got a chance to speak with a long lost cousin I had not talked with for about 12 years. It wasn't that we had a falling out or anything, we had just let life get in the way, and time flew by. But, I finally picked up the phone and reconnected, and I can't even tell you how happy I am that I did. You see, my cousin Carol is in a nursing home where she has lived for the past ten years

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Sometimes we get so caught up in this thing called life that we forget to appreciate the small moments. Recently I got a reminder from my mother. I talk to my mom several times a week and try to visit her at least once a week. Usually we go out to eat, or to a movie, or shopping. But on Saturday night we went to a friend's Luau party.She was celebrating her 50th birthday. There was great food,

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I know this is supposed to be a Perfect Moment. Sitting next to the creek in Sedona, Arizona, sipping a coffee with nowhere else I have to be.We went up to Sedona last week and stayed three nights at a wonderful place. L'Auberge de Sedona was rustic, woodsy and luxurious all at the same time. It is a high-class spot without being pretentious.... well not too pretentious.Sue and I were

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My friend Judy, @Judy_Kinney, sent me a note yesterday to point out that today is my 2nd anniversary on Twitter.I created my @RobinJP Twitter account two years ago today. I think that's like 12 years of Social Media experience in Twitter years.So happy anniversary to me. And my buddy Twitter. I've had some great highlights during the last two years.The biggest: I now have a world of powerful

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Diamondbacks game, originally uploaded by RobinJP.I saw this cute couple tonight at the Diamondbacks vs. Mets game at Chase Field in Phoenix.Dad and daughter look like they are checking out the scoreboard or a replay of one of the game's many home runs. But no. I think she was amused by the Condiment Race on the Jumbotron. Ketchup, Mustard and Relish were making their way around the track.Yet,

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You go girl, originally uploaded by RobinJP.I ran a 5K on Saturday morning. It was a killer. 94 degrees and humid in Tempe, Arizona. The run is part of my campaign to get moving, lose a little weight, enjoy the peacefulness of the distance runner. We all have our own reasons for being there. 764 people finished the race ... well, maybe 765.I can't tell you who this lovely lady is. Bib No.

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Too pooped to pop, originally uploaded by RobinJP.This photo was taken near the end of our two weeks with nephew Kyle. This was the final day of his Robot Camp. In the morning, Aunty Suzie went to see his team compete in Robot Sumo Wrestling. Kyle's team, one of the youngest in the bunch, won. Won! They then went out for burgers. Then to a water park where Kyle road the waves for 2 1/2

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This week I got the most amazing gift, the gift of childhood. No,I didn't have a child, but I once again experienced what it is like to live as carefree as a child. For a few moments I gave up being an adult, and played like a child, and it has truly fed my soul!This week my 12 year old nephew came to stay with us at "Auntie camp". Kyle is an amazingly smart young man, who is so driven that he

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Our nephew, Kyle, comes to visit on Sunday for two weeks. He's a super bright, nice kid. He's coming to Phoenix to visit his aunties, but also to attend Robot Camp at Arizona State University. He had to apply for Robot Camp. Wrote an essay that was more well-thought out and better spelled than some first year reporters I've known could put together. We're looking forward to having a 12-

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Summertime, originally uploaded by RobinJP.Actually, my mom still is cool. And stylish, too.But this photo shows her at a time when she was really cool - and in her stride.And she looks so happy. I was pretty small then. And I remember just glimpses of that life.. or more likely my memories are probably based on stories this happy lady told me about what happened back then.Lovely, huh?Robin,

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In my house, we've been dealing with some health issues this year. Nothing you really need details about, but enough to scare the pants off us every few months. And let me tell ya, I'm not really good at reaching out for help, support, shoulders to lean on or even friends to hang out with me and play Yahtzee and eat M&Ms. But I'm getting better at it. At the urging of several 'wise ones,' I

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They say that the hardest part of a run is the 10 steps to your front door. I had the hardest time getting out of the house on Saturday morning to go run a 5k. I was heading out to run the first in the 5-race Summer Series sponsored by the Arizona Road Racers. The series is designed to keep runners training through the hot summer. In northern climates, it's a challenge to run through the winter.

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Post-race meal, originally uploaded by RobinJP.I know it really doesn't look the healthiest in the cold light of day, but it was the perfect breakfast this morning after getting up at 5:30 a.m. to go run a 5k race. Of course, I had to peel off about 4 ounces of cheese and would have loved a second biscuit. But pretty darned close to Perfect.Robin, Tempe

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You ever just meet one of those people where you feel like you have known them forever? Well, that's what happened to me this week in p-town. I was introduced to Suede, an amazing jazz singer and felt we were like long lost sisters. She has a big laugh, a big personality and a big smile. You can't help but want to spend time around her.And don't even get me started on her music. Last night I

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I went out on a 4-hour whale watching tour today with the Dolphin Fleet in Provincetown, Mass. What fun. We had such a successful day that Mike the tour guide/oceanographer on our boat reminded us several times that we were seeing "an obscene" amount of whales. "Remember, it's not always like this," he said. I guess he was afraid of us overselling future trips. It was wonderful, if not just a

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So, for more than nine years I have been head over heels in love with my partner Robin Phillips. We have gone through job promotions, job losses, moving across country, the birth of nieces, nephews, and grand nieces. We have even attended weddings for our nieces and nephews. We have enjoyed a wonderful family, and been part of those historic moments. But now, we are about to have our own historic

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Jordia and Jeff, originally uploaded by RobinJP.So glad that I was able to spend a couple of hours with Jeff and Jordia at the end of a business trip to Portland. Aren't they cute? My first trip to Portland and I met Twitter friends from #wjchat In Real Life. Ran a great full-day seminar on investigative business reporting. Had dinner with an old friend and his family. And I spent time with

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Grand Canyon from the sky, originally uploaded by RobinJP.I am usually a very good flier. I pick up my trash, keep quiet, read my book and listen to music. And, yes, especially this: I turn off my phone and keep it off. But today, I broke that rule. During a morning flight from Phoenix to Portland, the pilot said, "You'll be able to see the Grand Canyon out the left window."The understatement

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My Aunt Joan called early this morning to chat. What a treat. I had sent Joan a link to a Webinar I taught recently and she wanted to tell me how much she it helped her to understand what I do at work.Then we just chatted for about an hour. Things I learned during our conversation:Ben Kilpatrick, a member of the Sundance Kid's Hole in the Wall Gang, was a relative of ours.When Joan and my

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From the school's YouTube page: The PS22 Chorus delivers big time on this New York anthem by Jay-Z and Alicia Keys! Props to Dominique & Messale for amazing jobs on the lead vocals & rap (respectively). And of course to Ethan for a well-deserved happy dance at the song's conclusion. We based our version more on the Alicia Keys "Empire State of Mind Part II," but as a tribute to Jay-Z version, the

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DaylightA sliver of sunWindow of hope and promiseWe begin again The Denver Post has a haiku contest. While visiting my mom in Denver recently, I spotted it in her paper. She had never noticed the feature in which readers are asked to write a haiku-style poem that fits a weekly theme. I wrote the haiku you see here. The theme was Daylight. I entered it into the Post's contest. My mom and I were

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It's spring 2010 and it's perfect because I am here to see it. I had a health scare late last year that put this in jeopardy, but I am slowly but surely bouncing back, and today is the payoff.I have to admit there were a few moments when I wondered if I would make it to the spring. If I would be around to once again see an Arizona spring. I have been granted the opportunity once again, and this

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This is how my Adirondack chair looks Monday through Friday. And then there's Perfect Moment Adirondack Saturday: Need I say more?Robin, Tempe

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zefrank: songs you already know :: scared How about that guy? So busy. So smart and prolific. A neuroscientist and product of Montessori schooling. Or so says his Wikipedia bio. No matter how complicated zefrank may be, most of zefrank's cool stuff is based on being basic and simple, like his series of songs you already know. This one's called 'scared.' As in don't be. =) This song will

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On the Express bus home yesterday as I gazed out the window, I got a quick feeling that I was in Europe. The gray landscape and blur of traffic felt familiar.But I think it was merely the being whisked away that took me to another place. You know, the whole leaving-the-driving-to-the-driver thing.But then I got a glimpse of Phoenix. Something about palm trees in the desert always surprises me.

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Today I taught a class of business editors and writers about social media and ways it can be useful for reporters. It was a great class. I have been teaching social media for almost two years and this was the first time I broke it into two parts: one for newbies and one for journalists wanting to dig deeper. I talked about Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Flickr and more.Although I was nervous

Robin J. Phillipsnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1714395999708691383.post-49154057120383887452010-03-19T20:11:00.000-07:002010-03-21T19:17:39.757-07:00

So sorry. It seems that this cool tool to read a magazine online has been removed. I'll replace if I find a live link.

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I had a pleasant interaction with my friend Dannie Moriarty this week. And it kind of made me sad that the fact that it was pleasant was unusual.I am involved in a lot of group activity. Not sure how it got this way, because I used to be a proud non-joiner. But there we are. I not only join, but lately I lead and I create. I get involved. Anyway, all that means is that I am pushed for time.

Robin J. Phillipsnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1714395999708691383.post-65639024003749795862010-03-08T12:18:00.000-08:002010-03-08T12:46:35.124-08:00

Social media. You either 'get it' or you don't. I have met many people over the last few years who I consider friends. ... people I have only communicated with via Twitter or Facebook.. and maybe occasionally on e-mail .. if we needed to get more wordy... or more private.Some friends and family just don't get this. But it's true. Almost weekly, I have people on Twitter shoot me a request for

Robin J. Phillipsnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1714395999708691383.post-39526090862351545902010-03-07T08:17:00.001-08:002010-03-07T08:44:22.409-08:00

"Spring has sprung. The grass has riz. I wonder where the birdies is... The bird is on the wing. But that's absoid. The wing is on the bird."The boids are here. At least the ducks have arrived. On their way north, these two ducks have stopped by to lounge around our swimming pool in Tempe, Arizona. It's a lovely 58 degrees this morning, with a 100% chance of precipitation. On days like this in

Robin J. Phillipsnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1714395999708691383.post-9474088728738268352010-02-28T14:58:00.000-08:002010-03-01T19:48:40.999-08:00

Brada Kelley is guest blogger today. He reports on after the excitement this weekend in Hawaii.This turned out thankfully to have not been the "big one." Historically, that point of origin, Chile, has been devastating for Hawaii. It also means that the next might be big. I was up all night track info on the web, etc. and went to the boat about 5:30 a.m. I decided, based on numbers I was

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