Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Marathons prove you're stronger than you think

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It seems like every other person I meet is heading to Fargo this weekend to run in the marathon. I love it! I was supposed to run in the ra...
Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Disney doesn't 'measure up' for Sam

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I have vivid childhood memories for a family vacation I never took. My parents, clearly under the influence of some kind of judgment-alterin...
Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Indecent Exposure: Can we spare our kids?

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The first time my kids saw “Dancing with the Stars” my son, age 5 at the time, said, “Mom, why is that lady dancing in her underwear?” On Mo...
Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Key to longevity comes in a cup

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I am blessed to be friends with a neat woman named Alma. I don’t see her often but appreciate any time I have to be with her. Alma is always...
Wednesday, March 24, 2010

No experience necessary

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I’m fulfilling a job that I never applied for. I’ve been doing it for about 8 ½ years. I had no experience when I started, but no one interv...
Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Sunshine protects our democracy

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Sunshine protects our democracy “Sunshine on My Shoulders” is a favorite bedtime lullaby in our house. “Sunshine on my shoulders makes me ha...
Wednesday, February 24, 2010

How welcoming are we?

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My husband called me on Saturday morning while he was away on business. “Hey, what are you doing?” I asked. “Having coffee in Times Square,”...