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Remembering the Circle in a Time of Great Loss

  “Dale, you won’t believe it! It’s the tallest man I’ve ever seen! Come quick!” “What does he look like?” he asked. “He is the tallest man I’ve ever seen! You’re going to miss him if you don’t come now!” “What does he look like?” he asked again. “He has a crew...

The Three Simple Words We All Need

  Recently on Rt. 1, I saw a box truck for a funeral home, probably carrying caskets. Their slogan was something about honoring your loved ones. It was nice. Shortly after that, I saw a van with a sign advertising their accessibility products–stair lifts and...

A Feast of Tender Hearts

  “You only mature to the age your addiction starts,” the counselor told my friend whose son was in the rehabilitation facility. I’ve been thinking about that quote quite a bit. I was most interested in how to quantify maturity. It seems easy to recognize...

Why you need to stop saying your child is a genius

You are never supposed to say something about a person’s child, and I am hoping you understand I’m not speaking ill of your child. I like to think I am writing on behalf of your child. Let me explain: Jerry is a genius Prudence is wicked smart Josie is brilliant These...

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