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Growing up with 6 siblings, ‘Go outside and play‘ was a frequent directive. Our house was on a court that included 17 other homes and about 40+ kids to keep each other entertained. Nothing says ‘Catholic community’ like the average family size being at least 4 kids per household. There was always someone to ride …
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The gbabes and I had an interesting conversation the other day. One of them noted that in a popular movie, the “f word was said 500 times.” I believe that’s what’s called a ‘teachable moment.’ I’ve noticed a subtle change in their vocabulary recently and this seemed like the perfect time to discuss their choice …
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Two of my nieces completed their first road race last weekend and I’m proud of them. I remember those days. The accomplishment of running a mile without stopping; finishing 3 miles without dying; and slowly building mileage until training was over and race day arrived. I remember the fear and trepidation at the starting line. …
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It’s hard to turn on the television or peruse social media without hearing from or about Deion Sanders. For those who may have been living under a rock, Deion, aka Coach Prime, was once a famous baseball and football player who is now the football coach for the University of Colorado. During his playing career, …
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It happened, again, the other day. Someone was telling me about her husband’s unrelenting pain. When I suggested he consider palliative care, she replied, “Oh, no, he’s not dying; he’s just in a lot of pain.” And that’s when I knew it was time for another PSA. Palliative Care is one of the most misunderstood …
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If you know me, you know I love football. Football season is often the highlight of my year, or at least among my top 5 faves. Life without football would be meh! I think football offers a lot of life lessons even if you don’t like the game. The importance of teamwork is paramount to …
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‘Age before beauty’ used to be something that was said when holding the door for someone or when letting them move in front of you in line. Although often accompanied by a nicety, the premise was an either/or proposition. You were either old or pretty, but you couldn’t be both. I’m reminded that I’m aging …
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I haven’t been exercising much lately for a number of reasons. First, it’s been 2000 degrees outside. Second, my pacemaker needs to be replaced. Third, let’s be honest, those are just excuses. I haven’t been exercising much lately because I just didn’t feel like it. During my sabbatical from exercise, I’ve noticed several things:I’m not …
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This month on The Problem With Perfect podcast, Robin and I created a series about the many mental health issues students are experiencing. During each episode, we interviewed counseling specialists who shared insight into the world of tweens and teens. The information shared by the professionals was daunting: Disordered eating can begin as early as …
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I’ve been wasting a lot of time lately. Not just a minute or two, but hours, and sometimes entire days spent doing whatever I dang well please. Although I’ve had to work hard to resist the guilt that sometimes creeps in during these forays into leisure, laziness, call it what you will, it’s getting easier …
