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Rethink Productivity

Rethink productivity with a “done” list. Time management guru Oliver Burkeman says instead of constantly feeling bad about what you didn’t complete on your daily to-do list, celebrate what you did do. You can do that by creating a “done … Continue reading →

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Patchy Drywall Work

“One thing that I like to do is take a flashlight and hold it flat against the walls and ceilings,” Zirlott says. “When this is done, you can sometimes spot drywall patches and repairs.” These repairs and patches might indicate … Continue reading →

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Caregiver

My mother and father are in their early 70s. I’m very close with both of them. There have been changes to their health over time, with wearing hearing aids, walking more slowly, etc., but I’ve noticed that my mother is … Continue reading →

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Faith Leaders: Embrace Expansive Roles for Women

I love the Op-Ed section of the paper. I believe we all need to write at least one letter on something we’re passionate about in our lifetime. In saying that, I applaud this reader Re: “Southern Baptists refuse to take … Continue reading →

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Advice from a (Broken) Fortune Cookie

“Mopping” with Your Foot and a Clorox Wipe You’re a visionary who lives by the maxim “There’s got to be a better way.” And that way is yours. Your unbridled and unfounded confidence helps you discover new paths, even if … Continue reading →

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