2017 taught me patience. I wrote my first integrity report as a way to set higher standards for myself. My three words helped, too. The biggest life lesson I learned in 2017 was to: Focus on …
Why Dogs Make Us Happier
Our family dog, Aussie, turned one this summer. We got him a cake, a balloon, and a new toy. Needless to say, he was very pleased and so were we. I've become a happier person since we got our …
The Two Most Powerful Words in Any Language
Will you marry me? I bet you many took the chance to pop the question this Valentine weekend. Some got the answer they were looking for, others were not so lucky, but at least they were brave …
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The Emergency Turnaround Clinic for Girls with Heartaches
[Editor’s note: this post was originally published on 12 July, 2012. I'm running it again because Valentine's Day is the unofficial day of male buffoons and female heartaches.] You know the …
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Take 15 Minutes to Make a Big Difference
Let me guess. You want to make a difference. You want to end poverty, fight discrimination, and obtain world peace. Trust me, so do I. There's only one problem with those goals: they're too …
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Warning: Are You Hanging Out with a Party Pooper?
Here's a funny fact: Some people bring you down. It's funny because I still struggle with this. I want everyone to like me, so I have a hard time to say no. But I've learned that you can't be …
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