6/8/2015 Dreams

Dear Emma,
Don't let your dreams just be dreams.
Love, Dad

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6/5/2015

Dear Emma,
In a year, what will you have wished you started today?
Love, Dad

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6/4/2015

Dear Emma,

You will never lose by giving.

Love, Dad

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6/3/2015 teachers

Dear Emma,
Your best teachers ...
Love, Dad

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Who was your favorite teacher and why?

6/2/2015 There's always time to start

Dear Emma,
There's always time to start, but the first step is often the most difficult.
Love, Dad

PS - Want to go driving?

(Emma received her Learner's Permit! Please congratulate her!)

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6/1/2015 Rise to it

Dear Emma,
Your life is an occasion. Rise to it. (Suzanne Weyn)
Love, Dad

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5/28/2015 Don't wait for an idea

Don't wait for an idea to get started. Get started so you can have ideas.

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5/27/2015 Write as if

Dear Emma,
Write as if you know how your story ends.
Love, Dad

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5/26/2015

Dear Emma,

There's always time to start. Just do it for five minutes and see what you can accomplish.

Love, Dad

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5/22/2015

People only see the results ... they don't see the endless practicing, sweating, and working.

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5/21/2015 You can't steal second

Napkin Note Classic:
You can't steal second and still keep your foot on first base.

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5/20/2015 You are

Dear Emma,
You are your most important relationship.
Love, Dad

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5/19/2015 ahhh, coffee

I can't wait to see you each morning!
Love, Dad

The Callaghan family really loves morning coffee! I hope Emma appreciates the humor in this one!

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5/15/2015 Don't wait

Dear Emma,
Don't wait around for inspiration. If you don't feel inspired, maybe it's your turn to inspire someone.
Love, Dad

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5/14/2015 Start, try, do

Dear Emma,
If you don't try, your chance of success will be zero. Start, try, and do all come before succeed.
Love, Dad

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5/13/2015 You can decide

Dear Emma,
Accept where you are, but choose your direction. You can decide.
Love, Dad

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5/12/2015 Don't settle

Napkin Note:
Anyone can have a day in which their confidence is shaky. On those days, lean on courage.

Love, Dad

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5/11/2015 Lean on courage

Napkin Note:
Anyone can have a day in which their confidence is shaky. On those days, lean on courage.

Love, Dad

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5/8/2015 Self-confidence

Self-confidence isn't walking into a room thinking you're better than everyone. It's walking in not having to compare yourself to anyone at all.

Love, Dad

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5/6/2015 With the new day...

With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts. - Eleanor Roosevelt

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