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Wynne Leon

@wynneleon.bsky.social
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Optimist, enthusiast of endurance sports, podcaster, writer, and mom. My technical specialty is collaboration and I find joy in discovering potential - in every sunrise, adventure, the people I encounter, and even less-than-ideal situations.

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Wynne Leon @wynneleon.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Feeling like marketing yourself is shouting into the void? This episode of The Life of Try features the brilliant brand strategist, @nancymartira.bsky.social about the kinder strategy of going where you’re wanted. For writers, creators or anyone trying to be seen. youtube.com/watch?v=_nvf...
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Brand Strategy for Humans with Nancy Martira
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Dr.Vicki Atkinson @vickiatkinson.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Great Book! Empowering Wellness Wisdom ❤️ @wynneleon.bsky.social #books #nutrition #healing #selfcare sharingtheheartofthematter.com/2025/11/21/e...
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Episode 128: “This is Your Body on Trauma” with Author Meg Bowman
Life works best for me when I’m intentional. One of my favorite quotes is “Be sure to taste your words before you spit them out.” (unknown) There’s a corollary that I regula…
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Dr.Vicki Atkinson @vickiatkinson.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Podcast Friday! Great Read Alert! ❤️ #authors #storytellers #books @wynneleon.bsky.social sharingtheheartofthematter.com/2025/12/05/e...
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Episode 129: “Wish I Was Here” with Ilsa Rey
A few years back, Ilsa Rey and her husband came to Seattle and stayed with me and my family. So I’m very confidant when I say, Ilsa is the real deal! Reading her books or blog always leaves m…
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Wynne Leon @wynneleon.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
This electrifying conversation with Pia Mailhot Leichter will make your day! From myth-busting insights to soulful storytelling, Pia reminds us that creativity is a response to life—and a path to joy, resilience, and connection. spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/ivNu0FOSlWb @vickiatkinson.bsky.social
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How to Share Creativity with Pia Mailhot Leichter by How To Share
In this episode, creative director, entrepreneur, and author Pia Mailhot Leichter is with Wynne Leon and Vicki Atkinson talking about her book, Welcome to the Creative Club. Pia shares her journey of ...
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Wynne Leon @wynneleon.bsky.social · 30/08/2025
We were wondering what happened to the croissants. Turns out Cooper the dog is quite choosy: youtube.com/shorts/fgyyD... #dogs #doghumor #dogvideos #caninecapers #dogtricks
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Cooper's Canine Capers: Cruising for Croissants
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Wynne Leon @wynneleon.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
In this episode, @vickiatkinson.bsky.social and I feature authors Amy Goober and Gwen Borden. Gwen’s lived experiences and Amy’s coaching insight offer 25 powerful lessons on resilience & optimism. It’s heartfelt, practical, and the real deal. spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/wsTCM7BisVb
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Episode 120: My Mother Always Says with Amy Goober and Gwen Borden by Sharing the Heart of the Matter
In this episode, hosts Wynne  Leon and VickiAtkinson engage with authors Amy Goober and Gwen Borden, discussing their book 'My Mother Always Says: 25 Lessons for Finding the Silver Lining.' The conver...
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Wynne Leon @wynneleon.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Discover the secret to truly moving people. In this podcast, acclaimed filmmaker and philanthropist Peter Samuelson tells about the powerful lessons behind his book Finding Happy—and why storytelling is your greatest asset when pitching ideas that matter. spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/aIDFr1g1sUb
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How to Share Inspiration with Peter Samuelson by How To Share
In this episode, filmmaker and philanthropist Peter Samuelson talks with Wynne Leon about his new book, Finding Happy, exploring themes of inspiration, storytelling, and the importance of empathy in c...
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Wynne Leon @wynneleon.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
“You can’t say no to a leader who truly sees you.” In this episode, I’m with tech exec Doug Hauger and we unpack what it means to lead with humility, vulnerability, and purpose. From mountain climbs to boardrooms, Doug reveals how real direction starts with trust. open.spotify.com/episode/3rFP...
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How to Share Direction with Doug Hauger
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Wynne Leon @wynneleon.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Our podcast with director and philanthropist Peter Samuelson (think Revenge of the Nerds) drops tomorrow. Check out this incredible sneak peek with Peter as he describes writing his fabulous book, Finding Happy. youtube.com/shorts/BFAEw... with @vickiatkinson.bsky.social #books #writing #podcast
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Director Peter Samuelson tells about writing his self-help memoir Finding Happy
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Wynne Leon @wynneleon.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
From underwater adventures to mind-bending magic, Andrew Mayne’s creativity knows no bounds. In this thrilling podcast, we explore his novel, Mr. Whisper, a gripping tale that blends science, culture, and suspense. Tune in for a creative boost! youtu.be/m-_wAox3vhI #writing #writingcommunity #books
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Mr Whisper with Andrew Mayne
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Wynne Leon @wynneleon.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Check out this sneak peak of our podcast with bestselling author Andrew Mayne. From magic to AI, Andrew's wisdom reveals the beauty of forging your own way. Stay tuned - full episode drops 4/18 m.youtube.com/shorts/7_yi8... #writingcommunity #publishing #magic
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Mr Whisper with Andrew Mayne short - finding your own formula
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Wynne Leon @wynneleon.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
I love Jack Canfora’s quote, “I’m an open book, but I don’t know how to find the best pages.” It reminds me to ask others good questions. youtu.be/CnasWaOux4g #writingcommunity #shorts #wisdom #relationships
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All You Have to Do Is Ask with Wynne Leon short
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Dr.Vicki Atkinson @vickiatkinson.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
Podcast Friday! Play Ball! @wynneleon.bsky.social #baseball #gocubs sharingtheheartofthematter.com/2025/04/04/e...
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Episode 110: Little League with Mr. D
Play Ball! We’ve got baseball on our minds, thanks to Wynne’s adorable five-year-old son, Mr. D. In this – his inaugural podcast – Mr. D delights us with stories from his fi…
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Wynne Leon @wynneleon.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Sometimes I have too many opinions. Don’t worry, I’m not going to tell you them. wynneleon.com/2025/03/31/w... #writingcommunity #writingfromtheheart
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What I Know, Not What I Think
“The Heart has its reasons, that reason does not know.” – Blaise Pascal I have a lot of opinions about all that’s going on in the world. Don’t worry – I’m …
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Wynne Leon @wynneleon.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
I loved this inspiring podcast with artist and author @dannygregory.bsky.social Such a good remobder that our every day creative habits matter! sharingtheheartofthematter.com/2025/03/28/e... #writingcommunity #podcast #creativity
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Episode 109: Daily Dose of Creativity with Danny Gregory
Wynne and I were delighted to sit down with artist and author Danny Gregory. Danny spent thirty years in the advertising industry before dedicating himself to encouraging others to be creative and …
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Dr.Vicki Atkinson @vickiatkinson.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Love & Magic ❤️ victoriaponders.com/2025/03/20/j...
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Jackson and Grace
I love, love, love synchronicity with other writers. I don’t know how this happens but it occurs fairly frequently. Without conversation or comparing notes, blogging friends often write about…
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Wynne Leon @wynneleon.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Wall Street Journal and Amazon best selling author Barbara Nickless tells us how she balances writing, research and marketing. It’s so inspiring! sharingtheheartofthematter.com/2025/03/21/e... #writingcommunity #podcast #fiction #thrillers
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Episode 108: “The Drowning Game” with Author Barbara Nickless
Wynne and I are still pinching ourselves. Amazed and thrilled that one of our favorite authors, Barbara Nickless, made time to sit down with us to discuss her latest book, “The Drowning Game”. In t…
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Wynne Leon @wynneleon.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Incredible creativity advice and fun Beatles story from award winning playwright Jack Canfora. m.youtube.com/shorts/nC0U3... #creativity #thebeatles #writingcommunity
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Creativity with Jack Canfora
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Wynne Leon @wynneleon.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
It all started from a small notice on a cork board. It doesn’t take much to have an impact. wiseandshinezine.com/2025/03/12/t... #kindness #writingcommunity #intention
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The Intention To Be Kind - Wise & Shine
In a world where you can be anything, be kind. Wynne explores the power of intention and the limits we place on grand visions.
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Wynne Leon @wynneleon.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
Trust me - you’re itching to read this. Because we just have to laugh! wynneleon.com/2025/03/10/t... #writingcommunity #humor #parenting
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Those Pesky Bugs
“The human race has one really effective weapon, and that is laughter.” – Mark Twain Heads up: this post might bug you. Oh boy, there are so many great puns about lice. I’ve been …
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Wynne Leon @wynneleon.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Ever wonder what you carry with you and why? sharingtheheartofthematter.com/2025/03/04/t... #inspiration #writingcommunity
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The Stuff We Carry With Us
A couple of days ago my five-year-old son, Mr. D, wanted to join me when I took the dog for a walk. He loaded up a red wagon with two buckets and a tire pump and was ready to go. We passed our frie…
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peaches - beth @peaches18.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Low tide distress message from Acadia National Park Sand Beach (via alt acadia nat park)
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Wynne Leon @wynneleon.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
It’s amazing all the places writing inspiration can come from. In this case - a gastropod. wynneleon.com/2025/02/26/w... #writing #writingcommunity
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Widening the Circle of Compassion
“Our task must be to free ourselves by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature and its beauty.” – Albert Einstein On Monday night…
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Wynne Leon @wynneleon.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
This is a really interesting podcast with an author that found success publishing with Kindle Unlimited. sharingtheheartofthematter.com/2025/02/21/e... #writing #writingcommunity
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Episode 104: “Pride & Preston Lin” with Author Christina Hwang Dudley
Wynne and I were honored recently to sit down with acclaimed author, Christina Hwang Dudley, to discuss her latest book, “Pride & Preston Lin”, a gorgeous adaptation of the beloved …
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Wynne Leon @wynneleon.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
A little potty humor for this Wednesday. wynneleon.com/2025/02/12/f... #humor #parenting
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Flushing With Pride
“I’ve had a perfectly wonderful evening, but this wasn’t it.” – Groucho Marx The other day, my five-year-old son, Mr. D had a play date with a darling classmate from K…
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Wynne Leon @wynneleon.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Parenting - it makes us laugh, cry, worry. But maybe most of all it helps us learn what’s essential. wynneleon.com/2025/02/10/t... #writers #blogging #parenting
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Things About Parenting I Think I’ve Learned So Far, Part 2
“Children learn more from what you are than what you teach.” – W.E.B. Dubois It’s been a couple of years since I originally compiled a list of what I thought I knew. As I sit down…
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Wynne Leon @wynneleon.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
The inevitable drip and sag has set in. Oh, and the snowballs are melting too. 😉
Snowballs on a picnic table with green grass beyond.
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Wynne Leon @wynneleon.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
One of the best benefits of hosting a storytelling and author podcast is all that I learn from our guests. wynneleon.com/2025/02/07/a... #writers #writingcommunity #podcast
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Always Learning
“A true artist is not one who is inspired, but one who inspires others.” – Salvador Dali One of the best benefits of having a podcast is scheduling time to talk about creativity a…
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Wynne Leon @wynneleon.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
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Turning Distress into Action: Lessons from Failure
“Failure is only an opportunity to begin again more intelligently.” – Henry Ford My mom said our prayer before dinner on Monday night. One snippet resonated deeply with how I&#821…
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imanicv.bsky.social @imanicv.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Window shopping by the sea The only kind that pleases me Nature’s beauty Boundless peace My soul is filled with its receipts No sales required For this spree Tranquility is always free #BlueSkyRelay #Poetry #WritingPrompts #WindowShopping 🖼️ Ali Soliz
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Wynne Leon @wynneleon.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Is there a good way to wrangle chaos? sharingtheheartofthematter.com/2025/02/04/c... #writing #writingcommunity
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Creativity and Clutter
Wynne reflects on the challenge of maintaining a decluttered home amidst family chaos. Inspired by insights from eco-crusader Michelle, she contemplates the nature of empty space and the tendency t…
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peaches - beth @peaches18.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
what wisdom. ididnthavemyglasseson.com/2025/01/31/w...
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what wisdom.
A road sign advocating kindness appeared on a street in Hull in July last year – BBC Kindness has been chosen as Children’s Word of the Year for 2024 after a survey of thousands of youn…
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Wynne Leon @wynneleon.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
What’s happens when you leave walls behind? You get a fresh perspective. wynneleon.com/2025/02/03/t... #writing #writingcommunity
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The Freshness of the Day
A beautiful reflection on the joy and honor it is to awaken and experience the freshness of the day.
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Wynne Leon @wynneleon.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
Do you write with your critics or fans in mind? wynneleon.com/2025/01/29/t... #writing #writingcommunity
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Transforming Criticism into Creative Fuel
“Focus more on the people who inspire you rather than annoy. You’ll get much further in life.” – Kristen Butler This was originally published on another site on 12/13/2023. …
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Wynne Leon @wynneleon.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
To quote Indiana Jones, “Why did it have to be snakes?” wynneleon.com/2025/01/27/s...
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Snakes and Stories
“Sometimes you have to let go of the picture of what you thought it would be like and learn to find joy in the story you are actually living.” – Rachel Marie Marten This past week…
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Just Jamie @jamiewats.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
I drive past this spot at least twice a day, and this time of year, the timing lines up to catch some beautiful sunsets. A deep breath after a long day. #sunset #photography #joy #photo #nature
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peaches - beth @peaches18.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
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Dr.Vicki Atkinson @vickiatkinson.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Podcast Friday! Celebrating #100 🎉🙂🎉 @wynneleon.bsky.social sharingtheheartofthematter.com/2025/01/24/e...
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Episode 100: Celebrate with Us!
Holy Cow, Sports Fans! This is Episode 100. How did THAT happen? Across two years, Wynne and I have interviewed dozens of guests and have giggled more than I ever thought possible. Listening, learn…
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Kolbrún Valbergsdóttir - Writer @kolbrunvalbergs.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Whenever people ask me if I’m listening, I tell them: 'Careful, everything you say can and will be used in a book.' Gonna need this mug so I wont have to say it...😂 #writer #WriterGiftIdeas
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Wynne Leon @wynneleon.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
I’m proud to come from a long line of encouragers. sharingtheheartofthematter.com/2025/01/21/b... #writers #writingcommunity #encouragement #kindness
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Being An Encourager
With a sweet story about helping kids practice for a test, this post is a reflection on what it takes to be a good encourager. Helping others practice without being attached to the outcome.
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Jaycee Crawford / Vision Logic Images @jaycee-visionlogic.eurosky.social · 22/01/2025
'Heads & Tails' (Sapphire, 2025) -- Three Quarters of the Way Around the Fantastical Beast, Abandoned Water Park, Hue, Vietnam #landscape #photography #landscapephotography #blackandwhitephotography #vietnam #architecture #monochrome #EastCoastKin #jayceecrawford
an image of the urbex dragon this time from the backside showing the tail as it wraps around the enclosed stairwell viewpoint on the lake - this version happened by accident as i was experimenting with some new apps and processes -- and i decided to keep the results!
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Wynne Leon @wynneleon.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
“The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking. It cannot be changed without changing our thinking.” - Albert Einstein. wynneleon.com/2025/01/22/e... #writers #writingcommunity #courage
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Envisioning The Future Without the Filter of the Past
“We have more possibilities available in each moment than we realize.” – Thich Nhat Hanh After almost two years of working for the company that I sold my company to, I’m back in t…
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Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Spent the morning at WGN-TV with Eckhartz Press author (Last Comiskey) Ken Smoller today. Thanks to everyone there (Larry, Robin, Pat, Paul, and Mike) for being gracious hosts as always. I don't want to say it was cold outside, but when I returned to my car, my coffee was frozen solid.
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Dr.Vicki Atkinson @vickiatkinson.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Crack Yourself Up! 😉 victoriaponders.com/2025/01/21/w...
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When You Crack Yourself Up: Is it a Guy Thing?
I don’t mean to focus exclusively on the guys with this question…but it’s still a question. My sample size is very small. Just the hubster Paul, to be exact. I’m lucky enough to be hitched to a hum…
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Wynne Leon @wynneleon.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
My kids made up their own service project to collect garbage on MLK day. It might have been more about using the grabber tool but hey, it was in the right spirit.
Two kids picking up neighborhood garbage.
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One Hike A Week | John @onehikeaweek.com · 20/01/2025
It's remarkable how often a famous volcano is featured when the weather cooperates! While I've enjoyed Mount Baker in the past, its subpeaks, Colfax and Lincoln, offered a far more rewarding experience, demanding greater effort and technical skills. #mountbaker #lincolnpeak #colfaxpeak
Colfax Peak (left) and Lincoln Peak, two of Mount Baker's prominent Black Buttes, glisten in the midday sun, rising spectacularly above Coleman Glacier, viewed from Excelsior Peak overlooking the North Fork Nooksack River. (April 2016)
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S. Michael Photo ❇️ @shawnmichaelphoto.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
#Colorado #photography #sunrise #mountain #rockymountains #photo #fujifilm #sun #moon #nature #art
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Wynne Leon @wynneleon.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
I know nobody likes hearing a “no.” But not asking is worse, right? wynneleon.com/2025/01/20/t... #writing #writingcommunity
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The Fate Worse Than No
“If you believe it will work out, you’ll see opportunities. If you believe it won’t, you will see obstacles.” – Wayne Dwyer When my friend, Eric, was over for dinner last week, I …
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Wynne Leon @wynneleon.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
Spectacular start to Saturday.
A sunrise in Seattle on a Saturday morning
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Wynne Leon @wynneleon.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
Can you think of the teacher that inspired you most? sharingtheheartofthematter.com/2025/01/17/e... @vickiatkinson.bsky.social #podcast #teachers #inspiration
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Episode 99: The Gift That Keeps Giving with Pete Springer
Our dear friend, author, blogger, mentor to many and former educator, Pete Springer recently wrote a beautiful essay about one of the most influential people in his life, Nancy Wheeler. In this epi…
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