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Helping Hand

Doing service is so good for us that we can’t even imagine the benefits. In fact, doing service is necessary for living well. Yet, when we do it to look good, because we think we should, or because it is … Continue reading

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On Aging

The truth is, at 78 I’m a little more “whatever happens.” I’ve had the greatest life in the world.-Barbara Bush Bonus : If we are lucky, as we get older the inclination to try to control our world (and everyone … Continue reading

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The Contract

Marriage had certain commercial advantages. By it, the man secures exclusive right to the woman’s body, and by it, the woman binds the man support her during the rest of her life…a more disgraceful bargain was never struck. Dame Rebecca … Continue reading

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Life

“Life always gives us exactly the teacher we need at every moment. This includes every mosquito, every misfortune, every red light, every traffic jam, every obnoxious supervisor (or employee), every illness, every loss, every moment of joy or depression, every … Continue reading

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Lift as You Climb

Most of my days are jam-packed, but every month I set aside time just for mentoring. I get to talk to people and help guide them. In the process of doing that, I discover so much and get joy out … Continue reading

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