The Pulse has lost one of its loyal sponsors. Harry Ballard, our local Melaleuca representative, passed away at the age of 91 in September.
Harry was quite inspiring to me. He was a very active networker throughout his 80s, seemingly not because he had to have a job, but because he was not one to sit still and “retire,” and because he really wanted others to know about the Melaleuca products and their health and wellness benefits. He encouraged others to move themselves and their households to more natural products—essential oils, cleaning and laundry products, vitamins, foods and other nature-inspired, non-toxic items—and away from harmful chemicals and addictive pharmaceuticals.
I shared with his wife Joanne that I hope I can remain as involved in business and as active as he was as I approach my 90s. He enjoyed traveling and boating, skied up until his late 80s and then took up pickleball later in life.
The Pulse and the Mayos offer prayers and remembrances for Harry’s wife, family, and other numerous friends and business associates.
May we all love our families, serve God and others, see the world, remain enthusiastic and active, and use the natural resources that God has blessed the world with to our benefit and the benefit of others in a healthy and responsible way! Ask me about the Melaleuca lifestyle if you want to know more.
Wait, you’re using this man’s death to sign people up to a multi-level marketing outfit?
Yes, yes, that’s how Harry would have wanted it. Never miss an opportunity to welcome someone into the Melaleuca family!
Get into our Events section for the month for enough fall festivals, holiday markets, vendor and craft fairs, and other activities to make your head spin.
Make the most of your month, and your life. Seize the day.
If you have ever wished that you could spend all day in a bar watching a NASCAR race followed by a performance of the music of Queen (I think we have all wanted that at some point), you will get your chance on Nov. 6 at Seasons of Murfreesboro. That establishment will host a watch party for the NASCAR championship race followed by the Kings of Queen onstage.
Murfreesboro Nissan again conducts its holiday toy drive this season. If you would like to contribute to a local child’s Christmas, drop toys by the dealership or find the team on the Murfreesboro Public Square for the Dec. 2 Christmas tree lighting.
See you around! Let me know how I can help you and your organization.
The Mayos scored a giant tennis ball this past month. I suppose that’s what they call an impulse buy. Who has some giant tennis rackets?
Stay grateful. I love Thanksgiving time. It’s a holiday based not on consumerism—well, okay, I guess the consumption of all of the delicious cakes and pies and casseroles that your family makes is traditionally a big part of it—but ultimately, it is all about giving thanks for what you have, the blessings in your life, the experiences over the past year, the people around you, and the game of football.
Keeping this small business going has been quite challenging. I am thankful for that challenge! I am thankful for my family and the people in my life and for health, and am often just overcome with joy and thankfulness for where I am and what today may deliver.
What a wonderful world!
