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Navigating Happiness
It really is all about me. Not at all in an other-oriented sense in that I expect the world to revolve around me and/or I believe that everyone I come in contact with should always (first and foremost) focus on … Continue reading
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Well-Mannered Happiness
Oscar Wilde said, “As long as war is regarded as wicked, it will always have its fascination. When it is looked upon as vulgar, it will cease to be popular.” I believe we could apply this same observation to politics; … Continue reading
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New and Improved Happiness
What is literacy? Is it merely the ability to read and write? Should we add numeracy as a third fundamental skill? Do we extend the definition to a functional literacy, requiring the ability to function in and contribute to one’s … Continue reading
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Respecting Happiness
Following are some questions based on personal interactions observed this week: Are you a two-seat counter person covering surrounding bar stools with personal belongings to claim your space? Do you have a consistent ownership policy in all settings? Or does … Continue reading
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A Run at Happiness
THE BASEBALL SONNET A game of sacrifice and heart and home An art that will entice with form and curves Please stay in line, be safe, where ‘ere you roam To argue, bump, or strafe, have sure reserves A streak … Continue reading
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