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The political pundits have been wondering, “What does Hillary want?” There’a a lot of speculation – a guarantee of universal health care, major input on the war and the economy, a place on the November ticket. John Fitzgerald Kennedy once said that “Victory has a thousand fathers, but defeat is an orphan.” At least for now, that’s not true for Senator Clinton – she brought 18 million voters to the table and she wants an assurance that their voices will be heard. The bottom line is that change is difficult … Continue reading

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Gloria and Marilyn’s article, in closing, suggests that you keep the channels of communication open. Dialoguing and sharing experiences requires listening, not necessarily agreeing. Each party needs to be heard and wants to be understood. The challenge lies in working it out in a way that is respectful to family members. The reality is that being gracious takes less psychic time and energy, and you may indeed grow to like, even love, your parent’s new spouse or partner. Family harmony often means only relatively minor changes in long held perceptions … Continue reading

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