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The Periodic Table of TOPS: F is for Food

F is for Food

The building blocks of the Periodic Table of TOPS continue to be put in place. The order does not matter, as they are all important. Turning to the original table, F symbolizes Fluorine. I find it remarkable that fluorine compounds … Continue reading

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The Periodic Table of TOPS: T is for Temptation

T for Temptation

Up to this point, every element I have discussed had a tie-in with a natural element. One would think with 118 chemical elements, I would be able to find the right one to continue building the Periodic Table of TOPS.  Since I need … Continue reading

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The Periodic Table of TOPS: V is for Victory

There are only a few more one-letter symbols from the original Periodic Table, then I will be switching to the two-letter symbols. Finding and cataloging the numerous elements was a huge effort. Some elements were discovered several times before they … Continue reading

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The Periodic Table of TOPS: B is for Behavior

In chemistry, B symbolizes Boron. It has several forms. You may recognize it as a component of the cleaning solution, Borax. What you may not know, is that at low temperatures, it is a bad electrical conductor, but at high … Continue reading

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The Periodic Table of TOPS: P is for Planning

P is for Planning

I never set out by design to be obese. It just happened. I remember being fine right up to the point when external forces tried to define who I was and what I could do. It’s fair to say I … Continue reading

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The Periodic Table of TOPS: I is for Individuality

the element of Individuality

I know now not to judge others on how they choose to work their weight-loss plan. My role is to support and learn from them. Losing weight is challenging but not impossible. Understanding how all the elements in The Periodic … Continue reading

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The Periodic Table of TOPS: O is for Opportunity

the element of Opportunity

Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the occasion to attend a few TOPS recognition events. It’s nice to hear from folks that they enjoy this series. As the table continues to be set, let me take the opportunity to … Continue reading

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