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Marriage

Why Bother to be Altered by Love?

Why Bother to be Altered by Love? While attending a workshop last week, I was gone from home and on my own. It is not unusual for me to leave my husband for a few days. I’ve done it in the past for other reasons, but I have to say that I am always delighted…
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Humor

Why Bother to KISS?

Why Bother to KISS? Are there a lot more social and emotional issues in our world today than at any other time? Are more people distracted this day in age than say just two years ago? Are we faced with more conundrums, perplexities, diversions, disorder and discord than “back in the day”? A befuddlement, quandary…
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Gratitude

Why Bother to Learn Something New?

Why Bother to Learn Something New? One of the best perks about being a public school teacher is that I have to keep learning. In order to renew my teaching certificate every five years, I have to prove that I’ve taken at least six continuing education credits. This is not too hard to do. Every…
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Communication

Why Bother With a Different POV?

Why Bother With a Different POV? My point of view shifted yesterday. I am a landlocked individual, meaning, I run, hike and bike along the pathways and trails that follow our massive lake. I experience the beauty of the water from the land. But, all that changed yesterday when my husband and I launched our…
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