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Robin had Me at Hello

I am not much enamored with Hollywood these days. I don’t read any of the magazines or watch any of the shows that expose the minute details of the lives of our celebrities. So why was it that I unsuccessfully fought back tears when I heard of Robin Williams death?

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Unhook and Don’t Crash!

Recently, I became aware of an unhealthy habit that was undermining my efforts to eat right, stay fit and enjoy a healthy life. Like the invisible fish and birds in a recent post, the habit was hidden until caring friends helped point it out. Unhooking from this one habit has made a huge impact on my weight loss efforts and …

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Two Moments of Hope!

Two specific events stand out in my childhood memory as recurring moments of hope: The first is the last day of school. What a relief! The pressure of assignments, pop quizzes and social stress was over. Summer stretched as far as I could see offering freedom to explore, play and let my tattered brain heal in time for the next …

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The “Blankie” Principle! Break a Bad Habit. Build a Good one.

One of the strongest addictions in the universe is the desperate need a child has for a blankie. You know, that favorite little piece of cloth that is either rubbed on the nose as they suck their thumb, or gummed into oblivion as they rub their nose? If you don’t believe it, keep a child overnight when they have left …