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Abandon Books

What book did you feel you were supposed to like, and didn’t? Do you remember the last book you put down without finishing? I abandon books all the time. I won’t name them because that feels like tacitly implying it’s … Continue reading

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Do What Brings You Joy

I have been telling everyone I can to keep the commitments you already have made between now and Jan. 1. But schedule as many meetings, deadlines and other commitments as you can until after the first of the year. Also, … Continue reading

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Something New

Take a class on something you know nothing about. I took a class at a local college on the art and literature of Islam — which I took because, truly, I had close to zero knowledge of the subject. The … Continue reading

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Fun Things to Do on Your Anniversary

Enjoy an At-Home Spa Day Skip the spa and give each other relaxing massages. It’s a fun, intimate activity that you’ll both love. Take Some Pictures Hire a professional to your photos. Pick a meaningful location to snap a few … Continue reading

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Reflections on Learning

“In university they don’t tell you that the greater part of the law is learning to tolerate fools.” – Doris Lessing The greatest sign of success for a teacher… is to be able to say, ‘The children are now working as … Continue reading

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