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Kennedy, Berlin linked to daughter’s birth, life Thu, Nov 19, 2009 | Add a comment My first child, Krista, was born the night John F. Kennedy was elected president — Nov. 9, 1960. The election itself was actually Nov. 8, but returns were not final until the wee hours of the...
Courage is quiet voice at day’s end urging us to ‘try again tomorrow’ Wed, Nov 11, 2009 | Add a comment "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us. We ask ourselves, ‘Who am...
Five factors help fulfill needs, shape healthy attitudes, actions Wed, Nov 4, 2009 | Add a comment Good parenting requires attention, acceptance, appreciation, affection and allowing, says psychotherapist Dr. David Richo. After working for more than 20 years with individuals and couples, I have...
Finding hope in a tragic situation Wed, Oct 28, 2009 | Add a comment "You just told my story.” These words are in response to the movie "Precious” — words that have come from someone in the audience every time the film has been previewed,...
‘Mad Isn’t Bad’ has lessons for all Wed, Oct 21, 2009 | Add a comment You want to explode. Your face feels hot. You breathe faster. Your heart beats faster. Your hands want to grab, hit or throw something. Your feet want to kick or run. Your voice wants to yell or...
Anger that’s controlled can be a positive force Wed, Oct 14, 2009 | Add a comment Anger is a normal, healthy emotion. While it is designed to help us solve problems, it is also the leading cause of problems in relationships. The problem, of course, is not the feeling of anger....
Try laughing to feel less stressed Wed, Oct 7, 2009 | Add a comment Loretta LaRoche is an internationally known stress-management consultant who advocates humor as a coping mechanism. You may have seen one of her five PBS specials. I heard her in person a few...
Women create common ground, support through groups of friends Wed, Sep 30, 2009 | Add a comment Speaking to women’s groups is one of the things I enjoy most. Part of it, I think, is because as the daughter of a preacher, I spent a lot of time going with my mother to such gatherings. I...
Within every day exists something to celebrate Wed, Sep 23, 2009 | Add a comment Brian Andreas is an artist, sculptor and storyteller who "plays with memory, words and rust (among other media).” He lives with his wife, Ellen Rockne, and their two boys in a big old...
Health matters focus of speech Wed, Sep 16, 2009 | Add a comment Health care is a hot topic these days. Just as we are concerned about the part our health care professionals play in our health, we also want to be aware of the part we as individuals bring to the...
Choices: Sometimes it’s good to take leap Wed, Sep 9, 2009 | Add a comment "What will we do with the rest of our lives?” Sara Davidson asked in her book titled "LEAP!: What Will We Do With the Rest of Our Lives?” Davidson, a journalist and a member...
Forum designed to help women reinvent, reinvest, reshape lives Wed, Sep 2, 2009 | Add a comment When the going gets tough, the tough get going. And that is true of Megan Cowell and Misty Rhodes, two young women with families who are community volunteers and employees of the University of...
People with good parenting skills lead way for those who struggle Wed, Aug 26, 2009 | Add a comment My co-worker Kerry Ann Richards is the mother of an 11-year-old named Kayleigh. I’ve watched her with her daughter from infancy and am always impressed with what a good parent she is. Being a...
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