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Happy What?
“To hear someone say ‘Happy Turkey Day’ makes me sad because they have nothing to be thankful for and no one to whom to be thankful.” Robert Flatt It’s that time of year again when the language police...
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The Spirit of Maine
Those who live in Maine might find this a bit idealistic, but that’s not wrong at Christmas. Those who do not live in maine may decide to move here. Merry Christmas–from Maine and me!
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2012 — Keep going!
“If you’re going through hell, keep going.” We have Winston Churchill to thank for that pearl of wisdom. There’s also a Yiddish Proverb that suggests “Bygone troubles are good to tell.” Good stuff to...
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Helping With Boots…
Thurgood Marshall is often quoted, “None of us got where we are solely by pulling ourselves up by the our bootstraps. We got here because somebody–a parent, a teacher, an Ivy League crony or a few...
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It’s that time of year!
The holidays are a great time to say “thank you!” I’ve enjoyed your confidence and friendship this past year and it is satisfying to know that a lot of people have achieved success as a result of our...
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This is important…
Bethanie and I preparing for Memorial Day “Nothing is ever really lost to us as long as we remember it.” L. M. Montgomery For me, Memorial Day is always a day of reflection and tradition....
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Raising Voices and Lifting Spirits
Lifting their voices in celebration. (Photo from 2013 Concert) Note that due to hazardous travelling conditions, there is no school today (December 10) for S.A.D. 4 and the Winter Concert is postponed...
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What’s in the gift you give?
How much of you is in your gift? For a few months last spring, you might have seen me sporting one of those bracelets made from rubber bands. They are rather colorful and were quite the rage for a...
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Happy Holiday Wishes!
Again this year, I have watched the debates rage regarding what phrases we should use when greeting each other. It is interesting that folks enter the debate from so many different perspectives. Some...
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It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year—maybe not!
It may seem counter-intuitive, but for many people the holiday season is anything but the most wonderful time of the year. There are many reasons why a person might experience the “holiday blues” and...
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