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Posts made in October, 2017

What story do you tell when you have to leave your loved one for a short amount of time or a long amount of time?

[embed width="700" height="250"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20iLecKwj0U[/embed] Duration: 12.58 minutes. Chapters: 11 Read More

Would your grandchildren know who you were?

I went walking with my wife when we came across an elderly gentleman on his bicycle pedaling slowly along. For some strange reason I remember that I never knew my grandfathers and I feel sad. The emotion is overwhelming to me and I can barely keep pace with my wife. If she weren’t around I’d sit down and cry because of this burden I’ve been carrying all my life. I miss not knowing who my grandfathers were.
What characteristics of mine would be undoubtedly from my mother’s father or my father’s father?Do I have any outstanding features that are their’s? We see this man riding his bike on a regular basis. Will there come a time when we don’t see him? I’d like to find o Read More

Bacon & Coffee As Communication Tools

"I received a comment from Ani that this image wouldn't work for Muslims or Jews so I asked her to think of an image, and she came up with coffee, so I'm updating this blog to reflect her participation Thanks, Ani!" The best caregivers I’ve found are those who can communicate with and without words. Empathy, intuition and a good understanding of what makes each person light up in joy should be in every job description for those working in this world. And I think bacon may be one of the best communication tools out there. Someone may no longer understand “Are you ready for breakfast?” But one big inhale in a room filled with the glorious smell of bacon frying tells them all t Read More

Are You Going To The Wedding?

Are You Going To The Wedding?
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