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Oct 17, 2024

Listen Up and Listen Well - The Art of Listening

Art of Listening

Everybody talks, but who really listens? And if they are listening, how actively are they in this process of communication?

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Sep 13, 2024

The Walk

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My seven year-old son was looking up at me expectantly. Dad, can you wait for me to take your walk?

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Sep 13, 2024

Your Story, My Story, Our Story, The Story

The story of your life is your story. It is also a story not unlike all other stories.

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Sep 12, 2024

School Days Then and Now

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Much of how we do things has been highly influenced by our school experiences. How we handle new learning and more

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Aug 15, 2024

French Twist - A Memoir by Janine Winters

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French Twist is a remarkable memoir of resilience, faith, and deep bonds that endure through time. A life in all its complexity, challenge, and triumph.

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Jul 15, 2024

Under the Hood to Search Out Life Memories

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What is "under the hood", i.e. inside our heads? Search out your life memories as your preserve your story

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Jun 25, 2024

Experience Life and Live to Write About It

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I know that taking the time to both experience life and taking the time to write about it helps. I have a record of the day.

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May 26, 2024

War Memorials

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War We remember and pay tribute to those who’ve served our country, especially those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. That is what Memorial Day is about.

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May 23, 2024

Memories for the Month of May

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The month of May is celebrated by Personal Historians as Personal History Awareness month. It is a good month for memories

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May 20, 2024

Let There Be Greenery

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Appreciating new life is important. The greenery of spring is part of the cycle of life. Seasons happen in nature and in the years of our existence.

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