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Kindness Reminders

Kindness Reminders
Over the past few weeks while the winter holidays have consumed our lives, we might wonder: Why do we celebrate holidays?  Actually, that question makes a good Think About (Available at www.thinkingzone.org).  Teachers might invite their students to pen a list.  Just as there are as many different definitions for normal as there are people…
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Recipe for Success

Recipe for Success
Around the holidays, I often think of food—perhaps because there is an abundance of food served to celebrate family gatherings or perhaps because holidays feature menu items that aren’t everyday fare—treats like cheesy potatoes, shrimp cocktail, and prime rib or peanut brittle, frosted cut-out cookies, and pecan pie. Foods also connect us to culture, so…
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Ripples in a Pond

Ripples in a Pond
Growing up, I remember frequent reminders to think before speaking; therefore, cautions like “be sure brain is engaged before putting mouth in gear” resonate with me.  While teaching, I frequently reminded my high school students, “Just because an idea crosses your mind doesn’t mean it has to cross your lips.”  If anyone audaciously retorted, “I…
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National Bullying Prevention Month

National Bullying Prevention Month
October has been designated as National Bullying Prevention Month. What does it say about society that we have a month designated to raise awareness about something as basic as human kindness? I realize that I can’t change the cruelties in this world. No matter how hard I try, I won’t be able to prevent murder,…
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