Mark Ballard
The Four Hoursemen of Not Getting Anything Done
I drove my car to the Wellness Center, parked and then reached over and grabbed my bottle of water and gym bag. I checked into the gym and proceeded to the room where we conduct our spin classes.
Mark Ballard
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MARK BALLARD
Creative Thinking: Cleaning not in the genes
My mother never was a person who really enjoyed cleaning the house. That’s not to say that our house was unclean in any way, cleaning just wasn’t something she relished doing. It was always very low on her “to do” list and, if she had to choose between deep cleaning and...
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MARK BALLARD
Don’t be afraid to be different
Every one of us is given talents. We are naturally blessed to be able to do certain things well.
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MARK BALLARD
Ballard: How we age is up to us
“I’m 8 and a half,” I said to one of my mother’s friends years and years ago. I wanted to make absolutely sure she knew I was not just 8. When I became 12 years old, all I could think about was becoming a teenager. I literally marked off the days on a calendar so I would...
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MARK BALLARD
Creative Thinking: Not everyday can be a day at the beach
My wife, Debra, and I recently blocked off a few days to get away to the beach. We both love it and it’s rare we travel anywhere that doesn’t involve one of us working. Debra and I were reclining in chairs on the beach when Debra looked over. “I would be completely happy to ...
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MARK BALLARD
Creative Thinking: Not everyday can be a day at the beach
My wife, Debra, and I recently blocked off a few days to get away to the beach. We both love it and it’s rare we travel anywhere that doesn’t involve one of us working. Debra and I were reclining in chairs on the beach when Debra looked over. “I would be completely happy to ...
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MARK BALLARD VIDEO
Mark Ballard's easy fall decoration
Tired of wreaths? Mark Ballard shows you how to make a gorgeous wall or door hanging to usher in the new fall season. It's easy, too! Video by Liz Fabian.
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MARK BALLARD
We don’t have to be rich to share
I carefully scanned the entire box of crayons, stopping to visit with each and every color. Some colors appealed to me; others did not. There was no doubt about the ones I loved. They were used down to the nub because I used them every time I colored. The other crayons were still sharp and fresh...
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MARK BALLARD
Creative Thinking: Focus on the positive or negative – it’s your choice
There are 365 days in a year; 24 hours in a day; 60 minutes in an hour and 60 seconds in a minute. Every one of us has the same amount of time. How we use it is what counts. Do we use it in a positive and productive way or do we waste it on trivial negativity?
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MARK BALLARD
Creative Thinking: Visit to small town is a return to childhood
There is an undeniable squeaking sound an old screen door makes as it slowly closes and reaches the frame of the door with a thud. If you have ever heard that sound, you will never forget it.
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MARK BALLARD
Creative Thinking: Even spiders can teach life lessons
I’ve never been a fan of spiders. Well, except for Charlotte in the children’s book “Charlotte’s Web” by E.B White. She was very likable, but most of the spiders I’ve encountered haven’t been nearly as friendly. I know they serve a very important ...
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