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As I See It

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    Why We Should Ban the Word “Should” — and Choose Easy Over Hard

    Mel Robbins interviews Dr. Duckworth
    by Deborah Bass Published: November 24, 2025

    You know that Aha! moment when you feel your perspective shift? The slight head tilt that follows? The slow nod?

    That’s exactly what happened when I stumbled onto an interview Mel Robbins did with Dr. Angela Duckworth.

    First: let me just say, happenstance is highly underrated.

    Maybe it’s because ideas slip in more easily when we’re caught off guard, when we aren’t busy defending our well-worn beliefs.

    How I Landed in Mel Robbins’ World

    I found my way to Mel because how could I not? She’s everywhere. Her book The Let Them Theory is #1. Her podcast is ranked #1 in the world. And there’s good reason for that. Mel is engaging, smart, down-to-earth, and makes you feel like you’re on a let’s-go-get-a-coffee basis—as evidenced by the fact that I call her Mel, not something more formal or fitting like Mrs. Robbins.

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    The Let Them Theory—By Mel Robbins

    Book Review
    by Deborah Bass Published: November 4, 2025

    Mel Robbins’ The Let Them Theory  may be one of the simplest books I’ve ever read—and also …

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    I Made (and Canned) Applesauce Using Apples From My Own Tree

    by Deborah Bass Published: October 28, 2025

    Homemade Applesauce: A Bucket List Item Completed I’m late to the practice of canning my own food. …

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    My Beautiful Mother, Linda Lee

    A Renaissance Woman, Her Bow, and Mine
    by Deborah Bass Published: October 15, 2025

    Recently, I purchased a new compound bow. But before me, there was my mother, Linda—pictured above in …

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    What I learned in year 62

    by Deborah Bass Published: October 1, 2025

      Creating art is easier than it seems. Beginning is the most daunting hurdle—something I’ll never understand. …

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    Flower Color Theory: The Art and Emotion of Color

    by Deborah Bass Published: September 1, 2025

    I happened upon this lovely book strolling through Barnes & Noble on a beautiful summer day. Bookstores …

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    I Bought a Ukulele, Inspired by The Jerk

    Thanks Steve & Bernadette!
    by Deborah Bass Published: August 19, 2025

    I bought a ukulele. Eek! That sentence has been years in the making. Ever since I first …

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    How Spark Cards Shifted My Thinking

    (and reopened my world)
    by Deborah Bass Published: August 5, 2025

    I came upon Spark Cards by total fluke, but now they are a crucial tool in my …

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    Is Writer’s Block a Myth?

    by Deborah Bass Published: July 8, 2025

    Jerry Jenkins, the writing mastermind behind more than two hundred books, lobbed a hand grenade into my …

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    Rise To The Occasion

    The grace in grit
    by Deborah Bass Published: June 12, 2025

    “Rise to the occasion,” she said. She didn’t mean it as some inspiring, let’s-all-sing-Kumbaya-in-a-group-hug kind of encouragement. …

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    5 Things I’m looking Forward To This Summer (After A Hard Year)

    by Deborah Bass Published: May 28, 2025

    It’s been exactly a year since Ron and I began our 5-Week Epic European Excursion, traveling through …

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    Why I Keep a “Love” File

    And How Compliments Make a Difference
    by Deborah Bass Published: May 15, 2025

      I keep a file called “Deb’s Love.” It’s nothing fancy—just a simple folder filled with cards. …

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Words to Ponder …

If you want to make the wrong decision, ask everyone.

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What would you write if you weren't afraid? — Mary Karr, acclaimed author, poet, and memoirist

About Me

About Me

Hey, there. I'm Deborah~

Writer. Miner of meaning. Beautiful things seeker. I write about whatever sparks inspiration or makes my solar plexus twirl—travel, art, urban expeditions, and tougher topics like grief and dark history. I don’t flinch from the hard stuff. Mostly, I love to open hearts and ignite emotion.

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One of the most calming and powerful actions you can do to intervene in a stormy world is to stand up and show your soul. Struggling souls catch light from other souls who are fully lit and willing to show it."

—Clarissa Pinkola Este´s

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  • Home
  • As I See It
  • Travel
    • 33 Days in Europe
    • 42 Days Across Northern Europe
  • Lifestyle & Interests
    • Beauty & Fashion
    • Communication
    • Entertaining
    • Food
      • Recipes
    • Hobbies, Crafts, Gifts & DIY
    • House & Home
  • Raves & Reviews
    • Books
    • Movies
    • Music
    • Restaurants
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  • Things I Love & Recommend
  • Phone Wallpapers
  • Meet Deborah
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