Tag: wisdom
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More Please?
When the grands come for a visit, whether long-term or short, Papa John loves to provide treats and surprises. He’s incredibly adept at choosing what will delight the hearts of those in the house. You can easily tell this because their joy turns to screeches of delight, One of John’s new finds were huge bins…
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New Names Don’t Change Old Issues
Working with emerging leaders in a variety of countries around the world, our daughter, Tiffany, and her family spent time in Columbia recently. Meeting new people was amazing. Seeing new sights was also incredible. While in Bogota, they came across a plaza surrounded by old buildings, Bolivar Square, that attracted tourists and locals alike. It…
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Older And Wiser?
To celebrate the one-hundredth day of school, Beck and his classmates were to dress up as older people. The irony of challenging young children to look like their grandparents isn’t lost on me; neither is the humor in kids wanting to look older than they are. Why is it that younger people always want to…
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How Do You Respond To Surprises?
Some people love surprises. It’s the sense of spontaneity that adds spice to their days. Others would much rather know what to expect, to be prepared to intelligently deal with a situation. I believe age and experience often bring more caution to our responses. There is however, that personality quirk that likes to push the…
Tip of My Iceberg 