Gretchen Bruce posted an article on Wooden Nickel - Nov 23, 2009, 12:47 pm
Bedside Manner is a term that describes how well a physician can communicate with their patients. A doctor with a good bedside manner is known for their good communication skills with empathy, compass...
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Gretchen Bruce posted an article on Wooden Nickel - Nov 20, 2009, 12:23 pm
"The two most important days of your life are the day you were born and the day you figure out why you were." ~unknown
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Gretchen Bruce posted an article on Wooden Nickel - Nov 17, 2009, 4:23 pm
I saw this sweet video on television yesterday and I just had to post it.  A soldier returns home and receives the most memorable greeting ever by his loving dog. 
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Gretchen Bruce posted an article on Wooden Nickel - Nov 13, 2009, 11:29 am
It's Friday, which is just as good as any other reason to promote positive thoughts and remove all possible negative energy and stressors away from the weekend.  Here'...
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Gretchen Bruce posted an article on Wooden Nickel - Nov 12, 2009, 1:38 pm
"What the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve." ~ Napoleon Hill This is a video clip of the very famous Napoleon Hill where he talks about the wisdom shared to him by the billionaire...
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Gretchen Bruce posted an article on Wooden Nickel - Nov 9, 2009, 4:39 pm
I just want to give a big shout out to the readers who responded about my recent post, Breaking Free From the Routine and Into Your Best Life and shared inspiring insight to their experiences in disco...
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Gretchen Bruce posted an article on Wooden Nickel - Nov 7, 2009, 12:55 pm
I'm sure we've all heard of the book or seen the movie, He's Just Not That Into You.  Well ladies,  I know from experience we all have a few stories of our own to tell from ...
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Gretchen Bruce posted an article on Wooden Nickel - Nov 4, 2009, 11:52 am
I've heard Oprah speak this phrase several times, and she even devotes part of her website and "O" Magazine to exploring and Living Your Best Life. It seems that some people are living exactly wha...
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Gretchen Bruce posted an article on Wooden Nickel - Oct 31, 2009, 12:32 pm

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Gretchen Bruce posted an article on Wooden Nickel - Oct 24, 2009, 4:59 pm
A friend of mine posted this on Facebook, and I just had to post it. It's so true, especially for those of us who grew up without cell phones, ATM's or voicemail etc. Enjoy, it's funny.....
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Gretchen Bruce posted an article on Wooden Nickel - Oct 20, 2009, 1:03 pm
I'm posting this story that I wrote back in the first week of launching my blog. It's one of my favorites with a flavor of inspiration. I didn't have many readers at the time, so I'm ...
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Gretchen Bruce posted an article on Wooden Nickel - Oct 18, 2009, 4:18 pm
I took these pictures walking through my neighborhood the other day.  I love my hood! I love the eclectic, old buildings with vibrant colors that line the streets with lots of ado...
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Gretchen Bruce posted an article on Wooden Nickel - Oct 16, 2009, 7:36 am
I was loading the dishwasher yesterday and was thoroughly convinced that I was having a bad day, until I looked down and was surprised to see this little smiley face. Apparently the glass is indeed ha...
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Gretchen Bruce posted an article on Wooden Nickel - Oct 15, 2009, 9:16 am
When I need a nice break and want to get some peace and serenity, I love t...
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Gretchen Bruce posted an article on Wooden Nickel - Oct 14, 2009, 3:35 pm
I've heard in the news recently that classical music is being used by many retailers who are located in areas of high crime. They blast the classical music through outdoor speakers to repel loiter...
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Gretchen Bruce posted an article on Wooden Nickel - Oct 13, 2009, 11:43 am
I was watching the Today Show this morning and saw Michael Buble performing this song from his new album called Crazy Love. It has inspiring lyrics about hope and the potential for true love. I think ...
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Gretchen Bruce posted an article on Wooden Nickel - Oct 9, 2009, 2:19 pm
Happy Friday! Today I'm listing a few of those special little things in life that I'm grateful for. The unique moments and things that just make me feel happy. Big puppy paws A really good sa...
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Gretchen Bruce posted an article on Wooden Nickel - Oct 8, 2009, 1:33 pm
Have you seen this? This talented little girl wrote the words to this song. It's beautifully done, and her message is clear about appreciating and taking good care of our planet. I could not resis...
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Gretchen Bruce posted an article on Wooden Nickel - Oct 6, 2009, 11:20 am
I originally wrote this post in back in May. However I didn't have too many readers at that time with the exception of my family and a couple friends. So I'm posting again...I guess because I ...
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Gretchen Bruce posted an article on Wooden Nickel - Oct 5, 2009, 11:39 am
All I can say is that I'm very grateful for my spandex running pants. If there was not that important element in the fabric in running clothes, I don't think I'd set foot outside my front ...
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Gretchen Bruce posted an article on Wooden Nickel - Oct 4, 2009, 2:29 pm
Ah yes, it's that time of year again...for ghouls and ghosties! I...
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Gretchen Bruce posted an article on Wooden Nickel - Oct 3, 2009, 1:53 pm
There's a great quote that I absolutely love from one of the Sex and The City Episodes. The girls are sitting around a table for lunch, and as per usual they are talking about relationships. The f...
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Gretchen Bruce posted an article on Wooden Nickel - Oct 2, 2009, 6:09 am
That's the first word that comes to my mind around this particular subject... So a few weeks ago, I went to a restaurant for lunch that I thought was going to be a somewhat pleasant experience. M...
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Gretchen Bruce posted an article on Wooden Nickel - Sep 30, 2009, 2:00 am
Rescue Ink ...I love these guys! They are a very unique group of tattooed, tough motorcycle dudes who have joined together to fight animal cruelty and abuse. They are committed to helping animals get ...
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Gretchen Bruce posted an article on Wooden Nickel - Sep 29, 2009, 1:09 pm
...or maybe just out of your comfort zone? These are thoughts that have been going through my mind recently: that there are just so many cool things to experience in life both simple and profound. The...
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Gretchen Bruce posted an article on Wooden Nickel - Sep 28, 2009, 12:05 pm
This is a re-post from something I wrote back in May. I'm re-posting it because I can never be reminded enough... I took these photos when I was visiting a small town in France, called ...
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Gretchen Bruce posted an article on Wooden Nickel - Sep 27, 2009, 2:45 am
Years ago I was reading a Dear Abby advice column where she posted a poem written by Robert Muller, former Assistant Secretary General. The poem is about forgiveness and I think it perf...
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Gretchen Bruce posted an article on Wooden Nickel - Sep 26, 2009, 3:39 pm
This is hilarious...
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Gretchen Bruce posted an article on Wooden Nickel - Sep 25, 2009, 2:27 am
Here's a little Friday funny for ya. I just made this discovery today, can you guess what it is?  It's called The Rocket Pocket Lip Gloss made by Urban Decay.  Yes, it'...
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Gretchen Bruce posted an article on Wooden Nickel - Sep 24, 2009, 3:27 pm
When I turned forty two years ago, I bought myself a subscription to a magazine, called More.  At the time it was still pretty new. It's a women’s magazine that celebrates wo...
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Gretchen Bruce posted an article on Wooden Nickel - Sep 23, 2009, 3:44 pm
"Someone once told me that the power in all relationships lies with whoever cares less, and he was right. But power isn't happiness, and I think that maybe happiness comes from caring more about p...
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Gretchen Bruce posted an article on Wooden Nickel - Sep 22, 2009, 9:02 am
The first day of Autumn...although you'd never know it here in Seattle. The forecast is for 86 degrees today. I actually wish it was not so hot. I'm  ready for fall weather and ...
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Gretchen Bruce posted an article on Wooden Nickel - Sep 21, 2009, 11:47 am
Coco Chanel is obviously one of the most amazing and influential fashion icons in history whose style was the epitome of French elegance. Her life story is portrayed in a new movie called "Coco Before...
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Gretchen Bruce posted an article on Wooden Nickel - Sep 19, 2009, 4:47 pm
The other day I was deeply entrenched in looking for a particular old photo when I came across these old gems. There were others, but far too humiliating to actually post, ...not to say...
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Gretchen Bruce posted an article on Wooden Nickel - Sep 18, 2009, 1:42 pm
Is it Friday already?  I'm just going to wish everyone to have a wonderful weekend, and if you can, take the time to enjoy it in your most favorite way.
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Gretchen Bruce posted an article on Wooden Nickel - Sep 17, 2009, 2:30 pm
The other day I was reading through one of my favorite books, Conversations with God, by Neal Donald Walsh. A certain passage resonated with me where I came up with the question; Do you ever wonder ho...
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