Elaine Sycks

Midweek Motivational Post

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Unlock Healthy Relationships: The Power of Listening Revealed

Discover how Proverbs unlocks deeper relationships through the power of listening. In this faith-focused video, we explore Proverbs 18:13 and 17:17 to show why effective communication is more about listening than speaking. Learn practical steps to listen with empathy, set aside biases, practice humility, and offer loving support in times of adversity. Perfect for believersContinue reading “Unlock Healthy Relationships: The Power of Listening Revealed”

Some beauty to brighten your day

The world can be a continual onslaught of negativity and darkness….Here is some beauty from my morning walk through the local Community Garden. I hope the bright splashes of color brighten your day as they did mine! #communitygarden #washingtonstate #floralphotography #flowerphotography

I am putting up my Christmas tree while planning my Thanksgiving menu with a skeleton in my front yard

I LOVE LOVE the holidays. I go all in. I start Christmas shopping October 1st, decorate the porch for fall, pumpkins and hay bales everywhere. I absolutely do not stray from the traditional Thanksgiving meal of turkey with all the trimmings. My family would boycott and picket in front of the house. Christmas music isContinue reading “I am putting up my Christmas tree while planning my Thanksgiving menu with a skeleton in my front yard”

The great purple beet explosion of 1984

When I was 16, my mom and grandma were teaching me how to can. We were working on canning jars of purple beets in a pressure canner. The next round of jars were in, the canner sealed. However, one of the jars did not hold. It exploded and caused the lid to blow off theContinue reading “The great purple beet explosion of 1984”

There are a few…

Take every opportunity to be kind. Don’t be obsessed with worrying about what people think of you. 9 times out of 10 they are NOT thinking about you! Learn a little about everything! You’ll never know when it will come in handy later.

Chapter 14 “The Deepening Scandal” (from “The Councilman’s Gambit”)

Within days, the story exploded. The Seattle Times, fueled by Tracy’s reporting and additional tips from Marcus’s anonymous sources, published a follow-up piece. This time, the implications were far more serious. The article detailed a complex web. It included shell corporations, offshore accounts, and dubious financial transactions. These linked Pacific Infrastructure Solutions to several high-rankingContinue reading “Chapter 14 “The Deepening Scandal” (from “The Councilman’s Gambit”)”

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