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The Open Window

April 17, 2012

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We had quite the “scorcher” yesterday: hot, humid, hazy. We left the windows open last night lest we dissolve into a sweaty puddle and evaporate into nothingness overnight. April weather is generally very unsettled, so it was no surprise to wake up absolutely freezing the next morning. As I went to close the window, the [...]

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Word for Wednesday: The Turning Point

November 8, 2011

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I had a “George Bailey” moment last night. Remember that movie It’s a Wonderful Life? In the movie, the angel Clarence shows George what life would be like if George had never been born. I remember something Clarence said to George: “You’ve been given a great gift, George: A chance to see what the world [...]

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