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Not anymore When I was in my twenties, I used to run most days. It was a quick way to get in some exercise. It was really jogging because there…

Eternally yours Mothers don't always have children. Those who do are pretty busy looking for the manual that tells you what to do in every situation. Eventually it becomes obvious…

No need to scream If you honestly review how often you use this skill, you realize that it isn't the method as much as the recipient that tells its story.…

And they will climb all over it One of the first tasks that babies are encouraged to learn is stacking. It could be blocks, or boxes or any object that…

No sleep involved Thinking back, my first impossible dream may have been for my children to eat more vegetables. There is the possibility that I did not cook enough of…

Give or take Life seems to have a lopsided pattern to it. One day I wake up exhausted because I stayed up too late. Another day I have a song…

Nickels add up also This may be the last lesson you ever need. I usually reserve it for multiple weeks into listening to someone describe their lives, how they need…

Did you see that? Look around you. Can you see what is missing? Me neither. But that hidden stuff takes up a lot of room in my life. Just like…

A three-hour tour On a long-forgotten TV show, strangers set out on a three-hour tour that lasted for many seasons. Somehow there were changes of clothes for some of them…

Prepare to travel It's not going to be one of those years. Many past years started with excellent intentions. You bought the planner, you made a list, and you looked…