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The Periodic Table of TOPS: Dy and Sn

Often in nature, various elements do not seem to have much impact. Most are rare, but when combined with others, play an important role in our lives. Despite the importance, not much thought is placed on their effects. As an … Continue reading

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The Periodic Table of TOPS: Te Am is for Team

Te Am is for Team

As more elements are added and I get closer to the 52nd block, it became apparent how the lineup was best served by combining elements to convey a certain message. Two natural elements complement this plan very well. Te symbolizes … Continue reading

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The Periodic Table of TOPS: Sb is for Sensibly

I have repeated the words that make up TOPS so many times and now realize the three first words are very self-evident. However, the fourth word may need some further examination.  So, let me jump right into the topic at … Continue reading

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The Periodic Table of TOPS: Fr ES H is for Fresh

Fr Es h

Despite my best Planning (P), things do not go as always as I hoped. In my last blog, I wrote about the importance to PaCe myself. In my excitement to push this project ahead, I used the same element twice. Pa was used in LiFe PaTh and in … Continue reading

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The Periodic Table of TOPS: Pa Ce is for PaCe

Sayings like “Take it slow”, “Slow and steady wins the race”, or “One step at a time” never really impacted me until I started to get serious about losing weight. I always wanted to get things done as quickly as … Continue reading

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The Periodic Table of TOPS: Kr is for Kryptonite

In nature, a noble gas called Krypton has the symbol Kr. Krypton is named after the Greek word kryptos meaning “cryptic.” There are times in my refracted life when what I need is right in front of me. It was … Continue reading

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The Periodic Table of TOPS: U is for You, Ac is for Accountable

U is for You. Ac is for Accountable

The next element introduced into the Periodic Table of TOPS is U which marks the official halfway point of this project. In nature, U symbolizes Uranium which is used to generate power. In TOPS, U symbolizes You, and it really is … Continue reading

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