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Why Bother Being Surprised?
By Terese Luikens | | Communication, Family, Gratitude, Relationships
A good surprise is an event we did not plan and did not necessarily expect, but could have been hoping for. Such an occasion can generate any range of emotions such as; astonishment, joy, or happiness. Recently, a birthday card’s message from my oldest sister produced a pleasant surprise along with a dose of delight.…
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Why Bother Q-Tipping?
By Terese Luikens | | Communication, Learning
Although people may use a Q-Tip to clean their ears, wipe away a smear of mascara or even for an arts and craft project, I did not know that Q-Tip is also an acronym for; quit taking it personally. But now that I know, it will be easy to remember. …
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By Terese Luikens | | Misc
When plans go awry, it is hard to be okay. Yet okay is the better alternative when you consider the other options such as what John Prine sings in his song, The Accident: But they don’t know how lucky they are. They could have run into that tree. Got struck by a bolt of lightning.…
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Why Bother Hanging Out?
By Terese Luikens | | Family, Friendship, Kids, Mental Health
It is what I call high summer. All the trees are full, and their branches are thick with green leaves. The raspberry bushes in my yard beckon me to pick their ripe fruit and the warm weather lends itself to going barefoot. Truly, it is high summer and high time to hang out with friends…
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