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The Dream Speech, 50 Years Later
On August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. proclaimed his Dream of Jobs and Freedom from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. His speech was one of the greatest of the 20th century and, to this day, he’s celebrated for his ideals of inclusion and nonviolence. King was a public figure who inspired millions and gave his life for a noble cause. Although not a perfect person, he had many of the traits we often look for in our heroes. A sophisticated, educated orator and a leader with high emotional intelligence, he … Continue reading
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Tagged civil rights, equality, freedom, I Have a Dream, integration, jobs, Lincoln Memorial, Martin Luther King, nonviolence
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Playing with Daylight Savings Time
Now that the change to Daylight Savings Time is just around the corner, have you thought about what you will do with that extra hour? You could squeeze in some additional work or chores but how about instead treating yourself to 60 minutes of fun each day? Rather than being more of the responsible adult you’ve always been, let yourself be a kid again for a while, celebrating those past days of freedom. Here are some tips to get you started thinking about DST, even before summer begins: Who do … Continue reading
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Tagged child, Daylight Savings Time, freedom, friends, fun, kid, me time, need, play, summer, want
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Virtual Book Tour with Addie Greene
Today we welcome Addie Greene, author of the new memoir, How the Winds Laughed, to reflect on her adventure, her writing process, and the impact of the journey on her first marriage. Addie, we understand that at first you were afraid to climb a mast, even at dock, or change sails on a bucking foredeck washed with breaking waves. Yet as you and your young husband took on the “great adventure” of circumnavigation in a 28-foot boat, a succession of catastrophes demanded that you became the driving force in carrying you … Continue reading
Posted in intimate partner, well-being, your self
Tagged Addie Greene, adventure, freedom, How the Winds Laughed, husband, marriage, publish, sailing, story, write
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