Filling in the Gap Between Success and Failure
by Sally Marks There is a unit of time that does not have an official name, but it is a crucial link between success and failure. It is the time
Read moreHow to Feel Fear, Then Respond with Calm – The New Food Safety Act
I almost made a mistake today. Ok, I probably make mistakes every day, but this one was wrapped up in fear and overreaction. I read a facebook post about the
Read moreIntentions Can Manifest Through Effort and Focus
We all have a purpose in life, and the steps to fulfill it can change from year to year. However, purpose is what gives us the drive to succeed, the
Read moreHonor 2010, Set Goals for 2011
As 2010 concludes and a new year waits for us, our minds are naturally pulled into the past, and through to the future. What did I accomplish this year? What
Read moreHow to Make a Career Transition to the Nonprofit World
This article was first posted on the New England Job Show blog: http://nejs.org/2010/12/06/career-transition-how-to-make-a-career-transition-to-the-nonprofit-world/ By Leigh Harris In the corporate world, many of us reach a point where we...
Read moreIntentional Conscious Parenting: Appreciation Jars For Kids
This idea is so simple, yet will create a permanent positive impression for a child. Fill the jar with things you love about your child and give it as a
Read morePlan for the future so you can be present for the holidays
Planning for the holidays can be all consuming, but it doesn’t have to drag you away from what is happening in the present moment. If the holiday meal is planned
Read moreTSA X-Ray Backscatter Body Scanner: Not Enough Safety Research
This blog was written by Jason Bell, a molecular biologist and biophysicist. He is currently a Ph.D. candidate in Steve Kowalczykowski’s lab at the University of California, Davis. His review of
Read moreSmall Gestures Make a Big Difference
When I was 10 or 11 years old, our family spent many Sunday afternoons skating at the local ice rink. My sister, brother and I took lessons, and then we
Read moreIt Takes a Village
by Ms Margie I grew up in a small town called Dos Palos. Everyone knew everybody there and that’s where I learned it takes a village to raise a child.
Read moreChildhood Silliness is Pure Pleasure
As I write my chapter on Child’s Play, my children seem to get goofier…or am I simply more open to “play”? Last night, we had almost finished dinner. Shadow, our black lab, stared...
Read more“Do Unto Others” Fills Me with Gratitude
I feel pretty fantastic right this moment. My to-do list is done. What was my to-do list? 1. Drop off flyers for the Forever Family Foundation Holidays Past event.2. Write more
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