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Gratitude

Why Bother To Say Good-Bye?

Why Bother To Say Good-Bye? Whether you knew it or not, Friday marked the last sunset of winter and Saturday, the spring equinox, brought forth the first day of spring. Friday night I said my official good-by to the dark, nippy and bitter season of winter and I was none too sad.  Farewell Though warmer…
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Health

Why Bother Returning to Routines?

Why Bother Returning to Routines? My routine is a comfort to me. My body, with a mind of its own, requires a certain amount of movement every day. A mixture of running, yoga asanas, weight lifting, bike riding or swimming bring the calmness it craves. Like a fussy baby who has to be rocked to…
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Relationships

Why Bother Noticing Our Mistakes?

Why Bother Noticing Our Mistakes? My students notice my mistakes. When I misspell a student’s name, when I forget to change the date on the white board in front of the classroom, or when I write the wrong denominator in a math equation, they are quick to point out my blunder and quick to correct…
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Gratitude

Why Bother To Notice Bird Song?

Why Bother To Notice Bird Song? Although there is still a patch of snow on the north side of my house, frost on my deck first thing in the morning, and trees still bare of buds, there are other signals that shout out, spring! Daylight hours are longer, the sunshine is warmer and bird song…
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