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Day 4880: Definitions of Success

Yesterday, author/former student/current friend Chris Delyani and I discussed his books, my music, and definitions of success.

Our definitions of success tended more to quality (people being moved by our works) over quantity (numbers). I think Chris and I would agree that both our lives have been a success.

My definitions of success include staying connected with wonderful people and it’s so great to see Chris (whom I taught at Boston University in the 1980s) make such a success of his life.

Do you see definitions of success in my images for today?

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Here’s what I find when I search for “definitions of success” on YouTube:

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I know that this definition of success from Paris is Burning had a huge impact on my successful friend Chris:

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Thanks to all those who are here for this definitions-of-success blog post, including YOU!

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Day 4733: Holiday Traditions

I have wonderful memories of sharing holiday traditions with my late mother and father.

With them gone, I try to recreate those warm, safe, and loving feelings with new holiday traditions.

This year, I’ve been posting short excerpts of holiday songs on TikTok. Here’s the latest one:

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How many repetitions create a tradition?

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My friend and hairstylist Mia told me about a holiday tradition she loves — Solstice at Mount Auburn Cemetery.

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Tonight I might be starting a new holiday tradition for us when I attend the Mt. Auburn Cemetery Solstice with my son.

I have a tradition of anxiety dreams, and last night I dreamt that I never got into that solstice event because (1) my phone with the tickets was dying, (2) I couldn’t find the ticket takers, (3) somebody gave me a complicated charging cable that didn’t work, and (4) the allotted time for our entry into the event ran out.

I wish I had a tradition of dreaming pleasant dreams.

I’m also working on new holiday tradition with my latest song.

©️ Ann Koplow 2025

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Do you see holiday traditions in my other images for today?

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Here’s what I find on YouTube when I search for “holiday traditions.”

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Consider sharing your holiday traditions in a comment, below.

Thanks to all who are here for these holiday traditions, including YOU!

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Day 4461: Hope Springs Eternal

I hope you know it’s spring, which is my favorite season and which reminds me of today’s title.

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Hope springs eternal because this spring (starting this Sunday) I’ll be visiting the Eternal City with three eternal friends.

Does hope spring eternal in my images for today?

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Here’s what I find when I search for “hope springs eternal” on YouTube:

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I also find this:

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Hope springs eternal that you will leave a comment, below.

Thanks to all who are here for this hope-springs-eternal post, including YOU!

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Day 2102: Less Stress. More Love.

Who wants less stress?  Who wants more love?

Any ideas about how to get less stress and more love?

Maybe somebody should package and sell less stress and more love.

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Don’t stress, but please guess what product guarantees “Less Stress. More Love.” I would love to reveal the answer in tomorrow’s post.

Do you see more or less love or stress anywhere else?

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I have less stress and more love whenever I talk to my son Aaron. When I watch the news, I have more stress and less love.

Here‘s Less Stress – Dr Love (Club Mix):

 

Less stress, more love to all who helped me create today’s blog post and — of course! — to YOU.

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