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Restaurants in Quito

Posted on March 3, 2011 by admin

We found a neighborhood restaurant, near our hotel called “Achote.” Achote is an Ecuadorian spice that is a favorite for cooks there. Apparently it doesn’t have much taste but adds nice color. The first time we went, the sister of … Continue reading →

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First Day of “The Ultimate Experience”

Posted on February 17, 2011 by admin

Just the highlights, please. Along with having your portfolio diversified across asset classes, you need to be diversified across currencies. I’ll learn how to do that today. 75% of the world’s investments are not available to people investing in the … Continue reading →

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Ecuador Day Two

Posted on February 15, 2011 by admin

We decided to follow the advice from Fromers and hire a driver and car to take us to Otavalo, a town with a “world famous market.” It was nice to go on a Tuesday as opposed to a Saturday when … Continue reading →

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Visiting Ecuador

Posted on February 14, 2011 by admin

We arrived in Quito International Airport (airport code:UIO, for those who are interested) last night. It was 10:30 pm local time and six flights arrived within 30 minutes. Going through passport control took 90 minutes. Then, every bag had to be … Continue reading →

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Get Creative and Serve Others

Posted on December 29, 2010 by admin

Bumper sticker: “I was good, then I got bored” Do you think being good is the same as living a life of boredom? What can you do when you want to live a life described by Paul in Galatians 5 … Continue reading →

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Gratitude Journal

Posted on December 20, 2010 by admin

Are you feeling blue during the holidays? I’ve fought depression for years. I’ve found that antidepressant medication makes me nauseous so won’t take it. I’ve gritted my teeth and moved forward. A couple years ago, a friend gave me a … Continue reading →

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Amazing Athletic Feats

Posted on December 17, 2010 by admin

There are so many examples of amazing physical feats out there. This one just came along and I want to share it with you.  Many of them fall into the category of miracles and there they are. If you don’t … Continue reading →

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Hallelujah in the Food Court

Posted on December 9, 2010 by admin

This video is about to go viral, if it hasn’t already. A client of mine told me about seeing this video on Sunday, then it came through a facebook post from a friend from High School.  Public music is such … Continue reading →

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How to Pick up a Motorcycle

Posted on December 1, 2010 by admin

Believe me, being able to pick up a motorcycle that has fallen down is a miracle. In 2002 my husband purchased a Harley Davidson red and silver DynaGlide Low Rider. Such a pretty thing. I dropped it 2 or 3 … Continue reading →

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Deliver a Miracle of Shoes to Children

Posted on November 24, 2010 by admin

Plenty of Miracles is offering you the opportunity to deliver the miracle of a new pair of shoes to children in Africa, for the holidays.  For every pair of shoes purchased, Toms gives shoes to children in Third World countries. … Continue reading →

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