“That doesn’t bother you?” He was referring to the tongue of my sneaker, (a strip of material located under the laces of certain footwear). “I didn’t even realize it was like that,” I responded. Meanwhile, the tongue was so tightly squashed beneath the laces it exposed mostly sock. Sadly, the strangulation I felt had nothing […]
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A yellow card serves as a formal, official warning to a player or coach for committing a less severe or reckless infraction. A red card indicates a major offense and results in the immediate and permanent ejection of the player from the match. Quick question – who blanking cares? And, yes, it’s a rhetorical question!
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June 6, 2023 – The Pear Tree Project begins … There is something called the zero to three movement. This is the general idea that the first three years of life are a critical period for brain development, and that deprivation during those years will result in persistent deficits in cognitive, emotional, and even physical
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The roots of advertising trace back to ancient civilizations. Egyptians used papyrus to create sales messages and wall posters, while the Greeks and Romans employed signs and symbols to promote goods and services. In marketplaces, town criers announced news and offers, a primitive but effective form of outreach. During the Middle Ages, advertising relied heavily
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How about we do a newsletter focusing on this week in history … On May 12, 1963, the young and unknown Bob Dylan walked off the set of “The Ed Sullivan Show,” the country’s highest-rated variety TV show, after network censors rejected the song he planned on performing. The song that caused the flap was
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Coward – a person who lacks courage in facing danger, difficulty, opposition, pain, etc.; a timid or easily intimidated person. Why do we inhabit a world of cowards? What is it exactly? Cowardice is the psyche’s equivalent of hiding under the bed while the house burns down – safe for a moment but doomed all
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“Love has no gender, compassion has no religion, character has no race.” One thing we all have in common is that we want to be loved. The fight to have the same rights as heterosexuals has been a tough one, but the LGBTQ+ community has been continuing to grow with support through the years, to
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“The earth laughs in flowers.” “The earth provides enough to satisfy every man’s need, but not every man’s greed.” Earth Day is upon us! It is being observed as you read this. Let’s review some facts about our treasured planet: There are 400 trees for every person on earth – A recent study estimated that
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“Take it from an old man Time’s just sand slippin’ past We wanna hold it in our hands But no one ever sees what falls through the cracks Take it from an old man The days don’t stretch any longer They’ve left tracks upon my skin But I reckon made me stronger” The lyrics above
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“Our life is March weather, savage and serene in one hour.” (Emerson) “Like madness, is the glory of this life.” (Shakespeare) Buzzer Beaters, Bracket Busters, Bubble Teams, Cinderellas, Sweet Sixteen, Final Four, The Big Dance – all these terms apply to this time of year. Why? Because before the blossoms cherry, and as the bunnies
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