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Can I Take Courage When I Can’t Take One More Thing? [Episode 96]

Can I Take Courage When I Can’t Take One More Thing? [Episode 96]

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Do you ever feel like you just can’t take one more thing? Sometimes I do! Maybe the car breaks down, the dog can’t be found, the headaches won’...
Hoornstra: A game of skill is embarking on a season of survival

Hoornstra: A game of skill is embarking on a season of survival

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At least we can’t accuse Major League Baseball of being hidebound to tradition. Not anymore. Three weeks from now, the 2020 season will begin with:...
Ashes to Ashes, Eel to Eel

Ashes to Ashes, Eel to Eel

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Katsushika Hokusai, Big Eels, ca. 1840, woodblock print, 5 1/4″ x 7 1/2″. Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. In one of the twentieth century’s...
The Stoicism of Benjamin Franklin

The Stoicism of Benjamin Franklin

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— One man of tolerable abilities may work great changes, and accomplish great affairs among mankind, if he first forms a good plan, and, cutting of...
Rhys on writing as therapy

Rhys on writing as therapy

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RHYS BOWEN: Like many of you I'm finding it hard to concentrate at this time. There always seems to be that element of worry lurking at the back of...
Lucy Corry’s blog: What is New Zealand’s most comforting biscuit? An ode to the humble Krispie

Lucy Corry’s blog: What is New Zealand’s most comforting biscuit? An ode to the humble Krispie

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In search of New Zealand’s most delicious and dunkable cookie, Lucy Corry sings the praises of the humble Krispie biscuit. At times like these, whe...
No, Some Kids Aren’t "Naturally" Able to Play Independently - It’s a Skill They Can Learn

No, Some Kids Aren’t "Naturally" Able to Play Independently - It’s a Skill They Can Learn

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"Go play!" These two words have come out of my mouth more than any other phrase during my time at home with my children. Sometimes they listen, an...
Just Because You Can Doesn’t Mean You Should

Just Because You Can Doesn’t Mean You Should

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It would feel so good to give up. To hug our friends, to visit our grandparents. To eat one meal, just one, at a restaurant table instead of on the...
Black Struggle Will Not Bring Interracial Catharsis—And It Shouldn’t

Black Struggle Will Not Bring Interracial Catharsis—And It Shouldn’t

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For nine weeks, my neighbors took to the sidewalk every evening at 7 pm to bang drums and pots. Our neighborhood joined the practice that had start...
Tips for Visiting La Jolla Tide Pools

Tips for Visiting La Jolla Tide Pools

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La Jolla tide pools are among the best in town as we have multiple spots to visit along our 7-mile coastline. One of the many great things about th...
After my own art: the 14 best cities for art around the world

After my own art: the 14 best cities for art around the world

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Are you an expert on all things Michelangelo? Do you know the difference between a Pollock and a Picasso? Grab your paint brush, canvas and camera,...
Clothespin Names and Letter Match so Simple for Kids

Clothespin Names and Letter Match so Simple for Kids

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Click here to read Clothespin Names and Letter Match so Simple for Kids on Hands On As We Grow® Make learning your child’s name fun with this sim...