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Communication

Why Bother Q-Tipping?

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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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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Raspberries in Basket
Family

Why Bother Hanging Out?

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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illustration of 2 kids on a balcony near the sea
Friendship

Why Bother Offering Comfort?

Death comes to us all eventually, but for those of us left living, someone else’s death can make us feel a little uncomfortable, a little awkward, a little socially inept. What are we supposed to say? What are we supposed to do? Do we take flowers, a casserole or a card or all three to…
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