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How do you respond to negative people?

Posted on Aug 9th, 2008 by AndreaOpus : Empowerment Queen AndreaOpus

I enjoy discovering where the negativity is coming from and trying to turn it around.  Sometimes it is a laugh, sometimes it takes a caring comment, sometimes it is offering a different perspective, sometimes distracting... More »

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The Rampage of Appreciation

Posted on Aug 9th, 2008 by AndreaOpus : Empowerment Queen AndreaOpus

    I am meeting over the phone once a week with two women about creating what we want, whatever that may be.  The book we are using to set the stage for our conversation is... More »

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1 Year Anniversary of 35W Bridge Collapse in Minneapolis

Posted on Aug 1st, 2008 by AndreaOpus : Empowerment Queen AndreaOpus

    Before the construction began on the 35W bridge, I drove across it twice a day to and from work.  I enjoyed looking at the Mississippi and the feel of the highway.  There was a... More »

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May You Be Contrary, Too

Posted on Jul 28th, 2008 by AndreaOpus : Empowerment Queen AndreaOpus

It has occurred to me recently (again) that sometimes I am drawn to do/be/act in a way that is contrary to most others just because it is contrary.  A lot of times I enjoy being... More »

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