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Barefooting 50 States: Rhode Island

"Who can I connect with in Rhode Island?" I texted one of my barefooting coaches. "Bill Brzoza," was the response. After a few texts to Bill, he arranged for his wife, Nikki and her father, Rick Soubliere to give me a barefooting pull...

Published Thu, Sep 06 2018 1:56 PM by Ageless Passions by Karen Putz, The Passion Mentor

Filed under: 50 States for My 50's, #SouthwestStorytellers

You are Phenomenal and You Were Born to Win

I recently had the wonderful opportunity to attend the “Born to Win” workshop with Tom Ziglar (author of Born to Win with his father, Zig Ziglar) and Howard Partridge (Seven Secrets to a Phenomenal Life). I met both of them … Continue...

Published Sat, May 11 2013 10:45 AM by A Deaf Mom Shares Her World

Filed under: People You Should Know, Tom Ziglar, Howard Partridge

Choosing Passion Over Fear

“Are there any alligators in this lake?” I was down in Florida, about to take a barefoot water ski lesson from a two-time World Barefoot Champion. The thought of alligators didn’t cross my mind until that moment. I was about to get into a lake that averaged...

Published Sat, Dec 02 2017 10:55 AM by Ageless Passions by Karen Putz, The Passion Mentor

Filed under: Uncategorized, Inspirational Stuff, fear, face your fears, passion, The Gift Of Adversity, alligators, get over your fears, conquering fear, how to face your fear, fear lessons

Living Life with Appreciation and Gratitude

When I arrived home after Dad died, there was a pile of mail sitting on the counter. It took me a few days before I sat down and finally opened the cards one by one. One card, in particular, stood out. It was sent by AnnMarie Mickelson, my friend from...

Published Wed, Jun 08 2011 9:25 AM by Anonymous

Filed under: Inspirational Stuff, sending cards, reaching out, kody bateman, send out cards, customized cards, appreciation marketing

What Barefooting Taught Me About Life

A year and half ago– March, 2010 — when I put my feet down on the water for the first time at the World Barefoot Center, I had no clue how much my life was going to change from that moment. That morning, I almost wanted to chicken out. I was...

Published Tue, Nov 08 2011 7:52 AM by Anonymous

Filed under: life lessons, Inspirational Stuff, judy myers, barefooting, keith st. onge, world barefoot center

Deaf Mom’s Good Stuff of 2009

I was going to wrap up 2009 with a round up of posts before it turned 12:01, but I was a little busy fake-cleaning my house for the last-minute New Year’s Eve party. Better late than never. But before I amuse you with my posts, take a look at the...

Published Mon, Jan 04 2010 9:00 PM by A Deaf Mom Shares Her World

Filed under: It's All About Me, 2009, chicago moms blog, deaf mom world, end of the year, best posts

Driving a 1952 John Deere Tractor

I was winterizing the jet ski when Dad came out of the garage. “What happened to your trailer?” he asked, pointing to the wheel crank. The handle was bent. “I jackknifed two years ago when I backed it up for the first time,” I...

Published Sun, Sep 19 2010 2:44 PM by A Deaf Mom Shares Her World

Filed under: Uncategorized, Christie Lake, Inspirational Stuff, I Can Take Pictures!, learning to drive a tractor, tractor, 1952 john deere

Life on Spin Cycle

I looked at my calendar the other day and sighed. The entire summer is booked solid between work, conferences, travel and the kid’s activities. When the kids were little, summer used to stretch out before us like an idle odyssey. I remember when...

Published Mon, Jun 14 2010 4:56 PM by A Deaf Mom Shares Her World

Filed under: It's All About Me, motherhood, life, overwhelmed, juggling, overload

Looking Forward to the Best Years of Life Ahead

Today’s post is a simple one. I’m sending you over to Chicago Moms Blog to read why I think the best years of life are still ahead: ChicagoMomsBlog: The Best Years of Life Are Still Ahead Bookmark me! More » Read More...

Published Sun, Apr 11 2010 10:18 AM by A Deaf Mom Shares Her World

Filed under: Uncategorized

Create a Life You Love

Imagine waking up each morning excited to start the day because you know it will be filled with joy, fun, and happiness. You can absolutely have this kind of life. It’s not a pipe dream, but it will require change. Think about it; you can change...

Published Wed, Mar 15 2017 10:52 AM by Ageless Passions by Karen Putz, The Passion Mentor

Filed under: Inspirational Stuff, inspiration, joy, happiness, passion, creating a happy life, live better, live the life you want

What Are You Willing to Do to Create the Life You Want?

“I want to write a book.” “I want to start my own business.” “I want to be an actor.” “I want to move to California.” “I want to retire.” “I want to…” What’s on your “Someday...

Published Tue, Oct 25 2016 4:26 AM by Ageless Passions by Karen Putz, The Passion Mentor

Filed under: Inspirational Stuff, goals, dreams, unwrap your passion, passion, passions, living the life you want, living your dreams, living with passion

Finding Passion in Your Past

Just this morning, I came across a interview about passion that I did years ago on Career Tips and Trends: The way I looked at it back then, at that time I was juggling and I was spinning plates as a mom. I think a lot of people can identify with...

Published Tue, Dec 18 2018 10:53 AM by Ageless Passions by Karen Putz, The Passion Mentor

Filed under: Uncategorized, passion

One Direction Features an American Sign Language Version of “I Would”

If I wasn’t already deaf my daughter’s scre […] The post One Direction Features an American Sign Language Version of “I Would” appeared first on Karen Putz . Read More...

Published Tue, Nov 05 2013 1:42 PM by Karen Putz » Deaf Mom

Filed under: Raising Deaf/HH Kids, American Sign Language, sign language, harry styles, one direction, 1dday, 1ddaymusicvideos

The Growing Bolder Lifestyle

Back in 2011, I discovered an awesome website called Gr […] The post The Growing Bolder Lifestyle appeared first on Karen Putz . Read More...

Published Sat, Mar 01 2014 7:23 PM by Karen Putz » Deaf Mom

Filed under: Inspirational Stuff, karen putz, growing bolder, bill shafer, passion, Featured, elite blogger, bolder media group, marc middleton, blogging

An Adoption Story: A Deaf Brother

“I have something to tell you,” my sister said. “Aunt Gertie had a baby and placed him for adoption.” The news was quite a surprise, for I was in my early 20’s and had no idea that my aunt had a baby many years ago. “I want to find him,” I said. I didn...

Published Mon, Dec 11 2017 5:18 PM by Ageless Passions by Karen Putz, The Passion Mentor

Filed under: deaf, Inspirational Stuff, adoption story, deaf adoption, finding my family, adoption, birth family

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