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Misc

Why Bother Noticing Goodness and Kindness?

It is easy to spot inconsiderate drivers; one almost literally ran into me yesterday while I was riding my bike. Thoughtless people are in plain sight. They turn a deaf ear to your cheerful greeting, or keep their eyes on their phone when you want to acknowledge their presence with a smile. But, let’s consider…
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Marriage

Why Bother Remembering We Need Forgiveness?

I do not like to remember the times in my life when I’ve been wrong, hurtful or in need of someone’s forgiveness. But, when I do remember the times I’ve been forgiven, then it is easier to remember how to forgive someone else.      Remember When? With the recent celebration of our forty-fourth wedding anniversary,…
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Marriage

Why Bother Believing in True Love?

Today, August 2, 2024 is my forty-fourth wedding anniversary. I cringe when I think back to how I was forty-four years ago; clueless concerning commitment, hard headed about believing in my husband’s love for me and frankly, full of myself. Oh my!        Grateful For The Change   On my wedding day, I…
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Communication

Why Bother Being Emotionally Fluent?

I had the privilege of teaching each of my sons to read. Though it took time, patience and persistence, teaching them to read gave them lifetime benefits. Being the fluent readers that they are today, they can read whatever they want in order to learn something new, be better informed men, or simply be entertained…
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