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Being a Senior…A Time to Dream and a Time to Reminisce.

“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven” Ecclesiastes 3:1. A couple of days ago it came…an invitation to subscribe to Reminisce Magazine. For those that aren’t familiar with this magazine, it’s tagline is “Reminisce is a spirited celebration of America’s stories with readers’ own personal memories, cherished traditions, photos and family recipes…Whether recalling their struggles on the home front, the thrill…

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Special Time with your Children — Do you accept the challenge?

Several years ago, I took a course where I not only learned a great deal about doing therapy, but also gained a few pearls related to being a mom. One of those “pearls” relates to special time. So often, we get so busy that we give our children our leftovers. What would happen if we would schedule 30 minutes a week when we give our kids…

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Beware of Secret App

Last week I was surprised by all the hoopla regarding a new app called Secret. Students are able to post thoughts and ideas on the app anonymously. The creators describe the positives that can happen from the anonymity, such as being able to reveal embezzling to a boss without being deemed a snitch. However, the opposite is also true. Slander and cyberbullying has hit a…

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