Category Archives: Reading

A cheap, charitable model to solving hunger

I enjoy learning what my young adults ate or helping them figure out meal ideas on a budget. In return they provide me with a list of resources and referrals that I can pass on to others. It also thrills … Continue reading →

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Honor the empty seat

“Loneliness is the most difficult when we are surrounded by people. It is ourselves we are missing?”- calendar page Under the best of circumstances, holidays can be hard for families. Do you spend it with his family or yours? What … Continue reading →

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Inside Out Learning to Manage Emotions

Little effort has been made in schools to teach children how to manage their feelings. Schools lay the groundwork for cognitive development, especially in academic areas. But what about emotional development? Proficiency in that is equally important for leading a … Continue reading →

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A Lesson Before Dying

Real life confession, this book A Lesson Before Dying  by Ernest J. Gaines ,has been on my book shelf FOREVER. The story is set in a small Cajun community in the late 1940s. Jefferson, a young black man, is an … Continue reading →

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The Power of Mindfulness

{Preparation 10 (Passion +Persistence)} + {Connection 10 (Compassion +Courage)} + {Excellence 10 (Achievement + Wisdom)} =Power {P110 (P2+P3)} + {C110 (C2+C3)} + {E10 (A+W)} = Power Follow your passion with persistence, magnified by intense preparation. Use compassion and courage to … Continue reading →

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