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Learning

Why Bother to Keep Learning?

Whether we are young or old, in order to learn, grow, and expand our minds, we need to possess the mindset of a learner. Though I may already know a few things about the subject I am learning about, if I do not acknowledge that I do not know everything, then my mind will not…
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Misc

Why Bother to Reminisce?

Today is my forty-third wedding anniversary and another beautiful summer day is in the forecast, not just weather wise, but relationally, with my husband, as well.  We are not flying off to Europe to celebrate, although I do have to make a flight to Boise for work later today. We do not buy each other…
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Mental Health

Why Bother Acknowledging Pain?

Two weeks ago, while on my road bike, I ran head first into a post. The post did not suffer any damages, but I did. First, I was knocked out cold for two minutes, then a day or so later, other physical effects began showing up; a large bruise on my leg, a stiff hip,…
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Misc

Why Bother With a Best Friend?

Unlike others, I did not have a best friend while growing up. One of my brothers, eighteen months older than me, was the one with whom I had the most fun; rough housing in the living room, racing our bicycles, playing catch and kickball. But I didn’t count him as my best friend. He was…
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