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My oldest son Pierce Willardson went to the winter formal dance last night and rocked the red bow tie like a champ! Crazy he turns 17 next month— how’s that even possible? I wouldn’t realize I’m getting older as much if not for my kids growing up so quickly; can you relate to that at all? I love Pierce! He’s got so many amazing qualities! I see these lists all the time about “what you should teach your son or daughter before they’re 18” and I always try to learn something new. Here’s a list for Pierce that I modified recently and saved: 16 RULES TO TEACH YOUR 16 YEAR OLD SON 1. Never shake a man’s hand sitting down. 2. Don’t enter a pool by the stairs. 3. Take pride in your BBQ duty; don’t burn the meat for the party. 4. Always offer to pay for all the expenses for the girl when you’re on a date. 5. Request the late check-out. 6. When entrusted with a secret, keep it. 7. Be loyal and honest to yourself and to others. It’s the personality traits I hold highest in a man 8. Hold your heroes to a higher standard. 9. Return a borrowed car with a full tank of gas. 10. Play with passion or don’t play at all. 11. When shaking hands, grip firmly and look them in the eye. 12. It’s okay to have feelings as a guy; don’t listen to people who tell you to keep them inside your whole life. 13. If you need music and your phone on the beach, you’re missing the point. 14. You marry the girl, you marry her family. 15. Be like a duck. Remain calm on the surface and paddle like crazy underneath. 16. Be a learn-it-all, not a know-it-all. What would you add?

10 ways to make memorable bonds on Mother's day : CAUTION⚠️: TRY AT YOUR OWN RISK. SHOULD BE DONE UNDER EXPERTS SUPERVISION . 1) Try decreasing the brightness of her phone. 2) Put the wet towel on the sofa. 3) Disturb her when she's watching her favourite serial or soap opera. 4) Keep the plate in the sink when she's cleaning the dishes . 5) When she asks you to bring something from the dukaan bring something else other than that. 6) When she gets angry at you and takes her weapon out ,give her an answer you would never forget. 7) When she's talking to kanjus padosi aunty, expose everything to her . 8) Accidentally break her favourite vase . 9) Try rearranging your entire wardrobe and just leave it all on the bed cause you're tired. 10) Best of all , never clean your room and when angry shut the door with a loud sound . Happy Mothers Day

RULES TO TEACH A SON 1. Never shake a man’s hand while sitting down. 2. Don’t enter a pool by the stairs. 3. The man at the BBQ Grill is the closest thing to a king. 4. In a negotiation, never make the first offer. 5. Request the late check-out. 6. When entrusted with a secret, keep it. 7. Hold your heroes to a higher standard. 8. Return a borrowed car with a full tank of gas. 9. Play with passion or don’t play at all… 10. When shaking hands, grip firmly and look them in the eye. 11. Don’t let a wishbone grow where a backbone should be. 12. If you need music on the beach, you’re missing the point. 13. Carry two handkerchiefs. The one in your back pocket is for you. The one in your breast pocket is for her. 14. You marry the girl, you marry her family. 15. Be like a duck. Remain calm on the surface and paddle like crazy underneath. 16. Experience the serenity of traveling alone. 17. Never be afraid to ask out the best-looking girl in the room. 18. Never turn down a breath mint. 19. A sports coat is worth 1000 words. 20. Try writing your own eulogy. Never stop revising. 21. Thank a veteran. Then make it up to him. 22. Eat lunch with the new kid. 23. After writing an angry email, read it carefully. Then delete it. 24. Ask your mom to play. She won’t let you win. 25. Manners maketh the man. 26. Give credit. Take the blame. 27. Stand up to Bullies. Protect those bullied. 28. Write down your dreams. 29. Take time to snuggle your pets, they love you so much and are always happy to see you. 30. Be confident and humble at the same time. 31. If ever in doubt, remember whose son you are and REFUSE to just be ordinary! 32. In all things lead by example not explanation. 33. Dress how you want to be addressed 34. BE BLESSED BY BEING A BLESSING #Author Unknown#

RULES TO TEACH YOUR SON 1. Never shake a man’s hand sitting down. 2. Don’t enter a pool by the stairs. 3. The man at the BBQ Grill is the closest thing to a king. 4. In a negotiation, never take the first offer. 5. Request the late check-out. 6. When entrusted with a secret, keep it. 7. Hold your heroes to a higher standard. 8. Return a borrowed car with a full tank of gas. 9. Play with passion or don’t play at all. 10. Always protect your siblings. #Important 11. Don’t let a wishbone grow where a backbone should be. 12. If you need music on the beach, you’re missing the point. 13. Carry two handkerchiefs. The one in your back pocket is for you. The one in your breast pocket is for her. 14. You marry the girl, you marry her family. #Truth 15. Be like a duck. Remain calm on the surface and paddle like crazy underneath. 16. Experience the serenity of traveling alone. 17. Never be afraid to ask out the best looking girl in the room. 18. Never turn down a breath mint. 19. A sport coat is worth 1000 words. 20. Try writing your own eulogy. Never stop revising. 21. Stand on principle. 22. Eat lunch with the new kid. 23. After writing an angry email, read it carefully. Then delete it. 24. Ask your mom to play. She won’t let you win. 25. Manners make the man. 26. Give credit. Take the blame. 27. Stand up to Bullies. Protect those bullied. #Ally 28. Write down your dreams. 29. Remember at times the rain must fall for us to appreciate the sun. #Absolutely 30. Be confident and humble at the same time. 31. Be the bridge builder 32. If ever in doubt, remember whose SON you are and REFUSE to just be ordinary!

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My name Davene means "beloved", and in the spirit of this day, I'll share four (4) things that I love: 1. I love helping people - all of my roles (professional/volunteer) enable(d) me to help individuals or groups. 2. I love watching movies - comedy and romance are my favorite genres. 3. I love to give thanks - I start and end each day in gratitude. 4. I love to sleep - aside from my work, it's the one thing I know to do very well. Do you know what your name means? What are some things that you love? Share below, if you don't mind. Thanks for stopping by. Until next time, take care and talk soon.

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Defining wealth like The Little Mermaid 🧜♀️ Strange? I know. A stretch? Maybe. But I recently went to The Little Mermaid musical that one of my nieces was in (she crushed it by the way). The lyrics to “Part of Your World” made me think about how different people define wealth. STUFF 💰(e.g. money): “Look at this trove, treasures untold. How many wonders can one cavern hold? Lookin' around here, you'd think ‘Sure, she's got everything’. I've got gadgets and gizmos aplenty. I've got whozits and whatzits galore. You want thingamabobs? I got twenty. But who cares? No big deal, I want more.” RELATIONSHIPS 🫶🏼(and experiences 🌄): I wanna be where the people are. I wanna see, wanna see 'em dancin'. Walkin' around on those... what d'ya call 'em? Oh, feet. Flippin' your fins, you don't get too far. Legs are required for jumpin', dancin', Strollin' along down a... what's that word again? Street. Up where they walk, up where they run. Up where they stay all day in the sun. Wanderin' free, wish I could be, Part of that world.” 🧠Of course, money provides a lifestyle of comfort and stability - to a degree. No one wants to end up living in a cardboard box. But I believe most people want to find a balance between accumulating “stuff” and building relationships with people they love. So, how do you define wealth? 👀 #disney #future #money

Have you ever experienced your One Word showing up in songs? Lately, I've noticed my One Word for 2024, time, in familiar tunes. From Jim Croce's heartfelt plea to appreciate moments in "Time in a Bottle" to The Byrds' timeless and biblical reminder of the seasons in "Turn, Turn, Turn," and Chicago's thought-provoking question, "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?"—these songs have prompted a deeper consideration of time for me. As I listen to these songs, I can't help but ask myself: What am I doing with my time? What am I focusing on? Am I using this precious resource wisely? In a world filled with distractions and obligations, it's all too easy to lose sight of the moments that truly matter, the opportunities to make a difference, and the chance to savor the beauty of the present. When these lyrics become earworms that repeat in my mind, they remind me to cherish each moment, live intentionally, and make the most of the time I've been given. Whether it's pursuing my passions, connecting with loved ones, or simply taking a moment to breathe and be present, I'm committed to using my time in a way that aligns with my values and brings fulfillment to my life. What about you? How do you navigate the ever-elusive concept of time? What moments do you treasure most? #TimelessTunes #ReflectionsOnTime #MakingEveryMomentCount #AwarenessActionAccountabillity

If you knew what this girl had to go through to get where she is today, you wouldn’t be intimidated. You’d be inspired. Sometimes it takes disappointment after disappointment, pain after pain. Betrayal after betrayal to wake up and realize that we come into this world alone and we die alone. If you’re highly dependent on others to feel safe, you are sure to find yourself feeling unsafe around others. If you’re highly dependent on others to feel a sense of belonging, you are sure to feel alone and lonely. If you’re highly dependent on others to see your worth, you will tolerate being mistreated and devalued. The very thing you want, will be the very thing that you don’t get, until you awaken. But we choose ignorance. Why? Because ignorance is bliss. But is it really? It’s worth waking up, because when you do, you’ll be living your truth. You’ll take off the mask. And that’s where the power is. Stop settling. You’re stronger than you think. Click the link below to get started with your FREE self love guide. www.bravezone.ca