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Do you think it will work? Why not try it?

By Hazel Thornton | July 19, 2021 |

I was attempting to help my aunt solve a cat-related problem. It involved purchasing a couple of items and changing a couple of human behaviors. To me it seemed like a potentially easy fix. Not guaranteed, of course – nothing is guaranteed when it comes to cats! — but why not try it?

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80/20 Rule

The 80/20 Rule is Your Friend

By Hazel Thornton | June 21, 2021 |

One of my favorite concepts in life is The 80/20 Rule. What is it? The 80/20 Rule, a.k.a. the Pareto principle, stems from observations made by Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto in 1906, including the fact that 80% of the land in Italy was owned by 20% of the population. Or, generalizing to other situations, roughly…

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The door’s open. Where should I go?

By Hazel Thornton | May 30, 2021 |

  I am now fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Yay! And, like this little bird, I’m pretty happy staying at home by myself. But it’s nice to have options as I face the (nearly) post-pandemic world.

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Getting Back on Track

By Hazel Thornton | May 10, 2021 |

2021 UPDATE: Getting “derailed” is one thing. Here it implies a potential for getting back on track with a little focus, some encouragement, and a few tips from me. However, falling off the trestle bridge into the canyon below, before crashing and burning, is quite another thing! This article is about getting back on track…

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A Buffet of Organizing and Productivity Inspiration

By Hazel Thornton | April 25, 2021 |

Greetings! I hope you are doing well despite the fact that somewhere along the way I lost my will to keep you updated on all things COVID. ARCHIVED: Survive and Thrive Resource Roundup Once in a while I’ve checked in with you and let you know how it’s going for me…. Are you wasting your…

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There’s No Place Like Home

By Hazel Thornton | April 19, 2021 |

(NOTE: It was in October 2012 when I “just returned” from this trip and wrote this post. A worldwide pandemic was the furthest thing from my mind! Most of us have stayed home for over a year, and we’re just now thinking about traveling again as we gradually get our COVID-19 vaccinations. Also new since…

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My new favorite thing: Collectionaire

By Hazel Thornton | March 15, 2021 |

When I first heard Stan Kinsey talking about Collectionaire, on Maureen Taylor The Photo Detective’s podcast, I thought: “OMG. This is exactly what I’ve been looking for!!!”   What is it? Collectionaire is an amazing way to pull digital memorabilia stored in various cloud locations into one place, making it easier for family members to…

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RootsTech is for Everyone: Getting Started

By Hazel Thornton | March 1, 2021 |

Wow! This event was a game-changer. Even if you’re not the family historian, please keep reading. Because, in case you feel you’ve missed out, you haven’t!

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3 Questions (to ask yourself about COVID-times)

By Hazel Thornton | February 1, 2021 |

I was recently interviewed, on a fun podcast called “3 Questions”, by Erika Yocom (Virtual Personal Assistant) and Pamm Myers (Pamm Meyers Social Media Marketing). They ask the same 3 questions of all their guests, and I found them to be thought-provoking enough to share with you here. I wonder how YOU would answer the…

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Hindsight is 2020. What’s next?

By Hazel Thornton | December 28, 2020 |

I love the week between Christmas and the New Year! For me it’s a strange, beautiful time of solitude and reflection. A time to relax and indulge, maybe do a little planning for the future, not knowing or caring what day it is. Um…not unlike every day of this past year… And what a year…

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