Ask Darlene Davis

On Being Orphaned

“Death is no more than passing from one room into another. But there’s a difference for me, you know. Because in that other room I shall be able to see. “ Helen Keller Rushing into the groomers with Abbie (my 4.5 lb. toy poodle) in tow, I was caught short by the solemn expression on [...]

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Letter to Mother

As part of our annual Mother’s Day celebration, my brother, Arthur R. Davis, Jr., M.D., wrote a letter to our mom. On this early Mother’s Day morning, I felt compelled to share it with you: Dear Mom, It has been 27 years since you took your last breath with me standing at your side.  For [...]

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Mother Teresa & The Taxi Cab Driver

It wasn’t supposed to happen this way, but circumstances were such that a lunch date with an old friend I hadn’t seen in 25 years either had to be postponed, or I had to take a taxi cab to get there. I opted for the latter alternative; however, on the way to the cab I [...]

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Validation

Make someone’s day by validating them today! Yours In Success, Dar

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The Extra Mile

The Extra Mile What’s your response when someone in a service industry goes out of their way to help you?  They really make a strong impression on you.  Do you let them know how they impacted your day? A couple of days ago I took my car into a dealership for servicing.  In order to [...]

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Life Changes

Life Changes … Carole  King’s  song,  “You’ve Got A  Friend”  promises  “Winter, spring,  summer, or fall–all you’ve got to do is call–and  I’ll be there.” Many people expect that their friends will always be there. They expect friendship to last forever. What do you do when a friend for many years “checks out” of your [...]

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