giving back • my world • bettering communities • bettering communities
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on September 9th, 2011 | No Comments »
Community—Helen Keller said: "Although the world is full of suffering, it is full also of the overcoming of it."
I wasn't prepared to see some of the suffering I witnessed on my recent trip to Kenya with ONE.org, which will always remind a part of me. Likewise, I…
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me • biz, tech, & social media
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on July 3rd, 2010 | 31 Comments »
You know when something goes really great in your life—you knock "it" out of the park (whatever "it" is). These great moments are the highs that make all the lows worth going through! They are what builds a reservoir of happiness, courage, faith, and joy!
I've found, though, that most…
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me • hobbies & me time
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on May 5th, 2010 | 5 Comments »
How many of you participate in a book club? At one point, I was a member of three. Whether I belong to one or more, I always struggle to find time to read the assigned book. Am I alone in my battle? I mean, come on! I have blogs to…
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bettering communities
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on March 7th, 2010 | No Comments »
I moved to Provo, Utah nearly 20 years ago to go to college at Brigham Young University. At that time, students were hard pressed to find decent restaurants and had to drive to Salt Lake City if they wanted fine cuisine or culture of any sort. It's amazing what a…
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my world • raising giving children
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on December 2nd, 2009 | 31 Comments »
The Grinch Who Stole Christmas is my favorite holiday movie. I love it not only for its whimsical characters and witty rhymes, but also for the lessons it teaches in true Dr. Seuss fashion. The one that stands out to me the most is individual choice.
The Grinch 's choice…
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