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FEBRUARY 2023
Garry F. Liday Corporation FINANCIAL COACH
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A Perfect Love CELEBRATING THE LOVE OF MY LIFE
I admit it: I’m head over heels for my wife, Louise! We were always meant to be together — let me explain! Thirty-nine years ago, before the internet, smartphones, Facebook, dating apps, and tablets, there was a dating matcher called “Singles Magazine.” Single people searching for a partner would create ads, and readers would answer these ads. It was a process similar to Tinder but took much longer to find a match and was a bit more prehistoric and authentic. In search of the love of my life, I was responding to ads that intrigued me, trying to pair myself with someone I thought I could build a life and grow old with. During this process, I matched with Louise, and we went on a date. Quickly, I fell hard. She was everything I was looking for! After we dated and got married, it was time to move in together. I moved into her duplex, and one day, she pulled out a cardboard box and told me she wanted to show me something. From the cardboard box, Louise pulled out a bunch of cassette tapes, mementos, and letters. I was intrigued as to what point she was trying to make or what she would reveal. She chose three letters and handed them to me. “Do you recognize your handwriting on these three?” she asked. I did — it was indeed my handwriting! Unbeknownst to me, Louise had created and written three different ads in different magazines, and thinking they were written by three separate ladies, I answered them all. She had kept this secret to herself until this moment, and knowing I chose her three different times only solidified in my mind and heart
that she was truly the one for me. I’d choose her a thousand times over again!
This past November, we celebrated 39 years together. Like any marriage, it has required work, but our love and passion for each other make it feel easy. Together, we have many children, grandchildren, great- grandchildren, and cats, and we are proud of the lives we have created together. We make it work! This month, we celebrate Valentine’s Day on Feb. 14, and you can bet your bottom dollar I’ll be spoiling my forever Valentine! Every year, I surprise her with her favorite chocolates: Euphoria Chocolates, handcrafted in Eugene, Oregon. Although we haven’t lived in Eugene for 28 years, I still special order them for her and accompany them with a card and possibly some flowers. I’ll likely take her to dinner to celebrate our love and the home, partnership, and family we have created together — it’s our little empire!
To all you lovebirds out there, I wish you a happy Valentine’s Day! Don’t forget to spoil your special Valentine!
– Garry Liday
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5 Feel-Good Movies TO CHASE AWAY THE BLUES
Are you stuck in a TV rut and starting to feel down in the dumps? (Thanks, seasonal depression.) If so, check out one of these heartwarming movies for a pick-me-up. 1. ‘Rescued by Ruby’ — If your family loves dogs, this kid-friendly flick will be a real crowd-pleaser. It stars a pup named Ruby, who starts life as a shelter dog. After a state trooper rescues her, she becomes a search-and-rescue worker who finds and saves people. A true story inspired the uplifting tale, and according to some reviews, you may want to have tissues ready. 2. ‘Yes Day’ — Imagine spending an entire day saying “yes” to everything your kids requested. Congratulations: You’ve stepped into the plot of “Yes Day”! In this film, parents Alison and Carlos
go along with their kids’ wildest desires and watch family bonding magic unfold. The Raising Children Network recommends this movie for adults and older kids only. 3. ‘Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness’ — The plot of this animated movie is as creative as its title! It follows a cartoon hero named Chickenhare, who is 50% rabbit, 50% bird, and 100% confused about his place in the world. He’s also on a quest with friends to defeat his evil uncle before it’s too late. Think of the film as a funny, adventurous, family-friendly take on the classic tale “The Ugly Duckling.” 4. ‘Dumplin’’ — Mashable called “Dumplin’” “the definition of sweet.” The movie stars Rosie (played by Jennifer Aniston) as a pageant-
obsessed former beauty queen whose daughter, Willowdean, doesn’t fit conventional beauty standards. When Willowdean enters her mom’s pageant in a protest complete with dancing and Dolly Parton tunes, she sparks a small-town revolution. This movie is recommended for children ages 13 and up. 5. ‘We Can Be Heroes’ — Since its release in 2020, this superhero movie has quickly become a family favorite. The story opens with an aliens-versus- superheroes showdown, and when the aliens win and take the heroes hostage, their kids come to the rescue. As the title implies, the film will leave you feeling like you can be a hero, too.
Even War Couldn’t Hold These Players Back A UKRAINIAN SOCCER TEAM FINDS A HOME
A bright spot is burning in the middle of the darkness brought on by the Russia- Ukraine War: the Shakhtar Donetsk soccer team. Since the war began, its players have provided entertainment and modeled resilience for Ukrainians caught in the middle of the conflict. They continue to play and win, even though their team has been “homeless” for almost 10 years. According to ESPN, Shakhtar Donetsk hasn’t played on its home turf since 2014. That year, Russian-backed separatists forced the players to flee Donetsk and leave behind their beloved stadium, Donbass Arena. Things have only gotten worse since then. “For the past eight years, Shakhtar has led a nomadic existence … playing home games in Lviv (750 miles away), Kharkiv (190 miles), and Kyiv (450 miles),” ESPN reported. And yet, the team continued to succeed! Nothing could hold them back from competing. In 2022, they lost 15 of their best players to the Ukrainian military and had to suspend a game because of an air raid. They simply replaced the missing soccer stars and moved forward.
This perseverance paid off. In a way, Shakhtar Donetsk finally found a home last year: The team qualified for the UEFA Champions League, placing them among the best soccer teams in the world. It was quite a feat for the underdogs, largely because they beat and later tied the powerhouse team Real Madrid along the way!
“Our challenge was to make the impossible possible,” the Shakhtar Donetsk coach, Igor Jovicevic, told ESPN.
This month, Shakhtar Donetsk will keep doing the seemingly impossible in the Europa League. Team captain Taras Stepanenko told ESPN that continuing the play will “show our defiance, our spirit.” Stepanenko’s village is in ruins, but he still dreams of going home to Donbass Arena — which the Russians are likely using to store weapons. “It is my biggest dream to go back to the arena and play,” he said. “I have thought about it since we moved from Donetsk. Maybe I won’t be a footballer anymore when we go back, but I will play as a veteran, as an old man. The club can organize a charity match, invite all the legends, and we can fulfill our dream. But I am confident it will happen.”
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Often, the desire to succeed in our professional lives can take precedence over everything else in our private lives, including our well-being, family, friends, and hobbies. Moreover, finding a healthy balance between the two can be challenging as they can begin to blend. Here are the four best ways to keep your work and personal life separate while excelling at both! Love what you do. Loving your job is easier said than done, right? If you can land an enjoyable career that isn’t restraining, you’ll find it’s much easier to leave work at work and home at home. When you’re unhappy with your job, it can affect your overall happiness, and feelings of despair can carry into your personal life. Don’t be a perfectionist. Career burnout can drastically impact your personal life, so stop trying to control everything. You Can Have Your Cake and Eat It, Too DEVELOPING A HEALTHY WORK-LIFE BALANCE
Take a Break
In reality, perfectionism is out of reach. Constantly striving for perfection can be exhausting, draining, and destructive; at home and in the office.
CURRIED STEAK WITH SCALLION RICE AND PEAS
Take time to unplug. If the first thing you do in the morning is go online and check emails, or if you’re responding to work texts at the family dinner table, you’ve certainly crossed the line on balancing your work and home life. Quality time at home should be focused solely on your family, and hours at the office are for business activities. Once you mix the two, it can be tough to turn back. Take breaks. Even 30-second breathers throughout your day can make a drastic difference in improving stress levels, building your concentration, and helping you to feel more engaged — it can even help you to enjoy your job a bit more! By implementing these tips into your routine, you’ll be on your way to a healthier work-life balance, which translates into feeling less stressed, having fewer health issues, being more productive, and having a happier life at work and home.
Inspired by MarthaStewart.com
INGREDIENTS
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1 lb flank steak, room temperature
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4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced, white and light-green parts separated from dark-green tops 8 oz sugar snap peas, trimmed and halved on the bias
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Kosher salt and ground pepper 3 tbsp massaman curry paste, divided
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1 1/4 cups white rice
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2 1/2 cups water, divided
DIRECTIONS
1. Season steak with salt and pepper. Brush with 1 tbsp curry paste, and let stand 10 minutes. 2. In a saucepan, combine rice, 1 3/4 cups water, 1 tbsp oil, and 3/4 tsp salt. Bring to a boil, then stir, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer about 15 minutes before adding white and light-green scallions. Cover to steam. 3. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Swirl in 1 tbsp oil. Add the steak, flipping once; cook this for 7–9 minutes, then transfer to a carving board. 4. Reduce the skillet to medium heat, then add 1 tbsp oil and the remaining 2 tbsp curry paste. Cook this for 1 minute. Add 3/4 cup water and cook until reduced, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a bowl and cover. 5. Wipe skillet clean, then add remaining 1 tbsp oil. While stirring, add snap peas. Season with salt and cook this until crisp-tender, about 2–3 minutes. 6. Fluff rice before stirring in scallion tops. Slice steak against the grain, then serve with rice, peas, and curry sauce.
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Inside This Issue Happy Valentine’s Day PAGE 1
A Cinematic Cure for Seasonal Depression PAGE 2 A Heartwarming Ukrainian Soccer Story PAGE 2 How to Achieve a Healthy Work-Life Balance PAGE 3 Curried Steak With Scallion Rice and Peas PAGE 3
Wanna Stay Warm Outside? PAGE 4
Warm Up With an Outdoor Fire GET OUTSIDE WITHOUT THE COLD
Is it too cold to spend time outside? Nonsense! While we wait for spring, there’s no better way to get some fresh air than around a warm fire with friends and family. Whether you build a bonfire or purchase an outdoor firepit, a cozy fire is great fun day or night, and you can do plenty of activities to keep you busy. Get started with some campfire classics — roasting marshmallows and cooking hot dogs! Placing food on a skewer and holding it over a fire is a fun activity for everyone, and kids will love the opportunity to prepare their own “meal” — with proper adult supervision, of course. Campfire grill racks will help you make slightly fancier food options. One of the best fire pastimes is taking the time to chat. Invite over folks you haven’t seen in a while and catch up! A fire is also an opportunity to put the phone away and connect on a deeper level. Consider bringing some interesting prompts along, like “What is your favorite childhood memory?” or “What was your worst vacation experience?” They’ll get everyone talking and forgetting all about the cold. Your fire is also the perfect opportunity to tell scary stories. Get a flashlight, head out at night, and do your best to frighten each other! (If you’ve got kids around, make sure the stories are age-appropriate.) Everyone can make
up their own stories, retell tales they heard long ago, or do some research online beforehand. Find out who is the best storyteller — and the biggest scaredy-cat.
Many typical “indoor” activities can also be brought
outside. For example, get out some cards or a board game. Music will also liven up the atmosphere. You can even start a dance party if you keep a safe distance from the flames. Those looking for solo time can also read a book, sketch, or journal. No matter what activity you choose, an outdoor fire will allow you to enjoy the fresh air and get some vitamin D (if during the daytime) without excessive shivering. It might even turn into a favorite cold-weather activity.
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