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Little Life Lessons

Sing Peace Around the World

September 21, 2010 Little Life Lessons
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These days you look at the calendar and you can find a “day” for the celebration of just about anything. Even the important non-traditional holidays are hard to keep track of sometimes. Just when is Earth Day anyway? Today, and every September 21st since 1981, happens to be one of the most important days of [...]

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On (Im)Perfection

June 3, 2010 Little Life Lessons
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As a parent, I often fall into the trap of expecting perfection — perfection from myself as it relates to the parenting of my children. I equate perfection to being “in control” of my emotions — parenting with a calm, logical grace where every reaction to my children has a measured purpose in it’s counter [...]

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Keep Dancing

April 25, 2010 Little Life Lessons

My mom has always loved “the hidden meaning” of things. Life’s little secrets have often held her captive, while inspiration, beauty and laughter could be found in nearly anything if it is looked at with the right perspective. As is tradition, my Mom and I shared a dance on Jen and my wedding day. Keeping [...]

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The Value of First Hand Experience

April 17, 2010 Little Life Lessons

Sometimes, despite repeated warnings by a parent not to do something, the only way for a child to truly internalize and understand their parent’s reasoning is to make the mistake first hand and experience the consequences.

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