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Being Grateful Makes Your Whole Day Come Alive
I’ve been an avid follower of the new Law of Attraction work being done by the folks who produced the video and book “The Secret“. The Law of Attraction simply states that like attracts like, so when we have happy thoughts we attract happy circumstances. Of course, the opposite is true too, so having happy […]
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He posted today “Three Ways to Spice Up Any Blog Post” and it really got […]Foul Language Only Puts on Display Your Inability to Communicate Effectively
A couple of days ago, I received a comment to one of my recent posts that was laden with foul language. The author attempted to insult me and thus elevate himself, but his message, which had merit, got lost in the vulgar diatribe.
It has become a tool of comedians who have no talent to swear […]Individuals, Sports Figures, Politicians, Actors, Businessmen and Businesswomen Could Learn Much From Ben Franklin’s Thirteen Principles
TEMPERANCE. Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.
SILENCE. Speak not but what may benefit others or yourself; avoid trifling conversation.
ORDER. Let all your things have their places; let each part of your business have its time.
RESOLUTION. Resolve to perform what you ought; perform without fail what you resolve.
FRUGALITY. Make no expense but to do […]Bring Excitement and Interest In American History Back To Our Classrooms
I keep hearing in the news, radio shows, and even in Jan Leno’s “man on the street interviews” that our children know very little American history, let alone any that is positive, and this fact worries me. Evidently I’m not the only one who has noticed this. Many people are opting for the traditional Catholic […]