Vinny Vidi Vici
Moments that Moved Me
Notes and stories from Vinny La Barbera.
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The Legend of Pete
If you’ve never known a legend, then you’ve never met my dad. Part I He grew up on the infamous southwest side of Chicago whose father used to run errands for Al Capone. He finished fights…
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Thank You, Mom
There’s no greater gift in life than being loved. And there may only be one person who is able to provide that gift better than anyone else… Mom. They raise us, feed us, teach us, play…
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Welcoming Death to Celebrate Life
Many of us are afraid of dying. Perhaps it’s because we don’t like the feeling of not knowing when it’s going to happen, how it’s going to happen or what we may leave behind when it…
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You Are, If You Believe You Are
Whenever I get the chance to meet someone new I like to get a feel for what their aspirations are. I couldn’t tell you where this desire came from, but it is something that I have…
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Does Convenience Have a Dark Side?
Some of the most successful, talked about businesses right now are those that provide convenience to their customers. I personally find a ton of value and appeal in these solutions and consider myself to be…
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Get Outside
I can’t remember who gave this advice to me or even when I received it, but it has stuck with me for quite some time now… Get outside. Start by exploring the 10 mile radius around…
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Home Screen Worthy iOS Apps
If I had to admit to one vice it would definitely have to be the use of my iPhone. No, I’m not one of those people that use it during dinner or when I’m having a…
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No Stopping
It’s a new year and I’ve got a mantra that I will be adhering to…. NO STOPPING I didn’t plan to live by a motto this year so allow me to provide a little background on…