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• Don’t Be Dumb – Just Start

  Early in my coaching career (work and high school volleyball) I started using the phrase ‘don’t be dumb’ as a light-hearted way to correct silly behaviors or remind people to make good/better choices. And the more I used it in the coaching setting, the more it showed up in my daily life and conversations. Before…

  Barto

  July 26, 2025

  Welcome to Barto’s Basics

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• Keep It Simple! Keep It Clear!

  Today I had my monthly trip to Costco. I go at the end of each month and stock up for the upcoming month. My list is simple in and of itself: And of course a few random things get tossed in the cart each month because, well… that’s what happens at Costco. Anyway, today’s trip…

  Barto

  October 27, 2022

  Kid Basics

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• Cooking and Creativity

  

  First of all, I’m Italian. Food is important to me. Family dinners are important to me. Second, my parents are both outstanding cooks. And so are most my aunts, uncles and cousins. I grew up in the kitchen watching and cooking with my parents almost daily. And also with my grandpa when he decided to…

  Barto

  October 25, 2022

  Cooking Basics

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