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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Why We Need More Trust
Trust keeps societies together. Fear is what tears them apart. When we start to base our judgment on prejudice and stereotypes, we forget to see the full picture. We forget to see the person. It …
Read This or Eric Dies
Meet Eric. He's a perfectly healthy guy. He's smart, hard-working, and a loyal friend. Some would even say he's charming and good-looking. On the surface, everything looks perfect. Of course, …
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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