I’ve been contemplating some important decisions. When I discuss them with others, their first response is about the risks inherent in each option. I know this comes from a sense of love and protection, but what about the joys, the pleasures, and the benefits of new action? So I’ve begun to wonder if any aspects of living are risk-free. Then I found this…
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Conventional wisdom says that how we dress is a reflection of who we are – a way to introduce how we want to be seen without speaking a word. But is this true? How we dress shows our fashion decisions and how we apply them to the roles we play in life. Some clothes indicate confidence, others creativity, while still others show how playful or apathetic we feel. Even the appearance of people who disdain fashion delivers a message. But does our style of dressing reveal who we really are?
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Ready or not September has arrived. The calendar begins the month with a holiday ominously named, Labor Day. It signals the end of summer and the beginning of fall — calling us to participate with refreshed focus in relationships, school, and business. I’m not ready.
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We assume that life is complex and unfathomable. Exactly the opposite is true once we accept some simple truths. They reflect our every day experiences.
Read moreGenealogy
More people are tracing their family histories than ever before. Throughout time we’ve been fascinated by who we are and where we come from. Tracking our genealogy is a compelling activity that demands the same persistence and deductive reasoning as detective work. Learning our ancestry requires solving a series of mysteries — and in this case the mystery is about us.
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