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The Pastor and Librarian

No church wants a pastor without a wife. Not in the 1960s, anyway. A year from graduating with a masters in theology, my father visited his school library and placed a book on each study table. He planned to return … Continue reading

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Best Gift: Schedule a Visit

It’s the same idea as a phone call, but requires a little more planning. Stop saying, “We should get together soon!” and actually choose a date, a time, a place. Start with those who may have more time behind them … Continue reading

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Interesting

I do not like the idea of happiness — it is too momentary – I would say that I was always busy and interested in something —interest has more meaning to me than the idea of happiness — Georgia O’Keeffe Positively … Continue reading

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Rosh Hashana

I mailed my former therapist a Rosh Hashana card but never expected a reply. My heart leaped when I received one. When I opened the letter, I saw that it was from her husband, not her. My brilliant, quick-witted, huge-hearted … Continue reading

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Change

There is a huge change in how you view the world. There’s a huge change in what opportunity is and how people see you. Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life … Continue reading

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