“Don’t overlook life’s small joys while searching for the big ones.” Erma Louise Bombeck
Most Americans know that the late President Ronald Reagan sweetened his tough working days by munching jelly beans. In fact, he kept a big bowl of this…
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“You can learn new things at any time in your life if you’re willing to be a beginner. If you learn to like being a beginner, the whole world opens up to you.” Author Barbara Sher
Once upon a time,…
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Teens don’t just drink. They drink to excess.
More than 8 percent of eighth graders, 16 percent of sophomores, and 24 percent of seniors report recent binge drinking (5+ drinks on the same occasion).
Statistics show that the majority of current teen…
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“Live in such a way that you would not be ashamed to sell your parrot to the town gossip.” Will Rogers
A definition: Integrity is defined as having honesty; sincerity; and trustworthiness.
Once upon a time, two strangers parked their cars…
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“Winners have the ability to step back from the canvas of their lives like an artist gaining perspective. They make their lives a work of art, an individual masterpiece.” Denis Waitley author/motivational speaker
As I look back on my life…
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We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures. Thornton Wilder
One of the funniest takes on gratitude is in the movie “America’s Most Wanted.” John Cusack rocks the screen as…
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Staying addicted: denial and rationalization
One of the most powerful effects of alcohol abuse and addiction is denial. The urge to drink is so strong that the mind finds many ways to rationalize more drinking. Someone abusing alcohol may drastically…
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You may not immediately realize that someone you love has an alcohol problem. It may have started slowly, and your loved one might also have tried to hide the extent of the drinking from you. You might have gotten so…
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Gardening is about enjoying the smell of things growing in the soil, getting dirty without feeling guilty, and generally taking the time to soak up a little peace and serenity. Lindley Karstens, noproblemgarden.com
My favorite story is ‘The Secret Garden” and…
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“I used to think anyone doing anything weird was weird. Now I know that it is the people that call others weird that are weird.” Paul McCartney
If asked, we would all say we don’t have a prejudiced bone in our…
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