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Communication

Why Bother Noticing the Narrative?

Why Bother Noticing The Narrative? I’ve always been an avid reader and read bedtime stories to my sons. Now, as a fourth grade teacher, I  like to introduce my students to the pleasure of reading good stories by authors who write good books. Every year, I read stories out loud to my fourth grade class…
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Faith

Why Bother Taking a Slow Walk?

Why Bother Taking a Slow Walk? My husband and I often wonder what we should do with the “extra” property we own. Our house sits on a large lot in town that measures close to an acre.  Anyone else these days would divide the lot and build another house to sell or rent. But I…
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Faith

Why Bother Hunting for Easter Eggs?

Why Bother Hunting for Easter Eggs? Easter egg hunts have no religious significance and it is difficult to connect eggs with the Christian celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Yet, the tradition of egg hunts and bunnies remains just as strong as the celebration of the resurrection. The History of Easter Egg Hunts Just…
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Beauty

Why Bother Living Peaceably With Our Neighbors?

Why Bother Living Peaceably With Your Neighbor?  Every spring I anticipate the return of a pair of ospreys to their old nest located at the top of a tall pole near my house. From whence they come, I do not know. How they find their way back to the same nest is also a mystery.…
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