The Gold-Colored Refrigerator
In 1978, my husband and I bought our first home with a $2000 down payment inherited from my grandma. One of the most elegant inclusions in the sale was a … Continue reading
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A Power in the Universe that Dwarfs All Others
Imagine there’s a power in the universe that dwarfs all others. Certain groups of intelligent beings hold it in awe while others mock them as woefully misguided and weak, using … Continue reading
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It’s for Your Own Good
Is there such a thing as a perfectly loving, supportive early life at home and in public? I couldn’t say. Parents feel compelled to guide their children, often subtly or … Continue reading
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Empathy without a Big Stick?
Throughout history, the civilization with the most devastating weapons could force their will on other societies. They were called “advanced” versus “primitive.” Many of them have washed away or been … Continue reading
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When the Flat You Need to Mend is You
In old time cartoons, characters were often run over by a steamroller (not entirely unlike the size of modern Zambonis) that would flatten them into paper dolls. They would sproing … Continue reading
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Should All Selections Be Contests?
What’s your favorite contest? The Super Bowl? The Stanley Cup? The MLB World Series? The Final Four? How about some portion of the summer or winter Olympics? Or maybe a … Continue reading
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What Happens When Hotties Age?
Being a hottie is a matter of comparison. Let’s consider stereotypical female hotties because that’s where my experience lies, although the circumstances apply beyond genders. A bikini is not required. … Continue reading
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Too Busy Being Right to Be Perceptive
Humans often live as though we exist in a narrow, straight hallway. We can go only forward, back, or not go at all. Historically, we’ve felt powerful when we walked … Continue reading
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Open Heart Club
Can you remember a time when someone stepped up to show you a significant kindness, someone who didn’t owe you anything? Do you recall how it felt inside you? For … Continue reading
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Can You Hear Me If I Shout?
What’s the single most important skill any teacher, psychiatrist, or parent needs to build strong minds and healthy psyches? Think back to a time when you felt most ignored, more … Continue reading
