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Give Someone a Break Even if You Think They Don’t Deserve It
They may need it more than you know. (originally published on Medium.com, 17-May-2025) Please note: This article contains a discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know has suicidal thoughts, please contact your local mental health professional resources for assistance. The image above was outside a cafe in Findhorn, Scotland. It is a great…
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How To Perform a Car Clinic for Teen Drivers
Tips to consider for your new teen driver. (originally published on Medium.com, 12-Feb-2025) Is your teen a new or soon-to-be driver? Do they feel confident with basic car maintenance and roadside safety? Teaching teenagers some basic car maintenance and roadside safety tips is valuable to them — even if they don’t have a car or…
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2 Life Skills to Teach Kids Before They Leave School. And Change the World by Doing it.
Life skills kids are missing when they leave high school (originally published on Medium.com, 29-Aug-2024) Is it just me or does it seem like young people enter adulthood unprepared for daily life? No doubt, you can think of three or more things to respond with “Oh yeah, people should know …” This isn’t a “Kids…
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We Are Getting Old(er)
Own It!… And Drive It Like You Stole It! (originally published on Medium.com, 26-Aug-2024) I turned 55 years old this year. Please, no gifts. I’m good, thanks. Math rounding practices mean I am closer to 60 than 50. Ouch. But I’m okay with that. As they say, “It’s better than the alternative.” So, what to…
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