Like a Dog With a Rope
A young person getting upset about not getting what he or she wants is no more abnormal than a dog dangling a rope. Adults don’t need to pick up the rope and fight it out.
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Mental Health
The Inestimable Value of Volunteerism
This week I want to give a shout-out to the teachers who are having their annual Christmas concerts: orchestra, band, and choral. They have worked for weeks to prepare so their students can show off their musical ability.
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Music, Magic, and Mood
Everybody’s waiting for the Elf on the Shelf…
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How (and Why) to Revive Family Dinners
More often than not, the choice to stay away from the dinner table is made with little to no thought.
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What We Have Vs. What We Have Not
“Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not. Remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for.” –Epicurus
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What Kind of “Tator” Are You?
I want to use a Thanksgiving meal favorite to illustrate an important concept…being yourself in this crazy world.
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Tell Our Veterans That You Value Their Valor!
All of us could send text messages or emails to members (or friends) of the family who have served in the military and say how much we appreciate their contributions to the safety and security of our nation.
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Ghosts, Ghouls, and Gratitude
I am thankful for the opportunity to write to you every week, and I hope you will have a great weekend and a safe Halloween.
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How to Overcome Fear and Seize Opportunities
Just keep your head up and your eyes open. Something good might be about to come your way.
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Autumn, Anniversaries, and Adventures
JOKE OF THE WEEK: Why did the pumpkin lose the boxing match?
He let his gourd down.
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