In Part 3 of the series “3 Reasons Why Your Dog Isn’t Responding” Eric Brad explores how we can motivate dogs to work with us instead of doing their own thing.
Archives for February 2010
Can You Recognize the Many Faces of Courage?
We have at our fingertips a way to communicate almost instantly with anyone we know. We have no excuse not to reach out to encourage others.
Cancer, Cancer Everywhere: An Invitation
I used to look at my life as having two periods: BC, before cancer, and AC, after cancer. Now, though, I see those two halves differently. There were 34 years when I did not know cancer, and now, and for the rest of my life, I do know cancer.
Admit It. You Don’t Want to See the Truth.
In the film A Few Good Men, Jack Nicholson shouts at Tom Cruise, at a courtroom full of people, and at all of us really, “You can’t handle the truth!” But maybe we can. Nathan Thompson explores how we hide from ourselves and the benefits of seeing through the illusion.
Olympic Gold Medals for Everyone!
Sarah’s top five reasons she will never win a gold medal in anything.
Grandkids: You Just Have to Wait
On a recent visit to my chiropractor, I ran into an old friend. Once the mandatory reminiscences had been dealt with, he whipped out his iPod Touch and showed me dozens of photos of his grandkids. A slide show, no doubt, complete with music. I’m not sure which he was more proud of, the new […]
Sorting it Out: The Mind-Body Connection and Your Health
As I sit here writing this, my 14-month-old son, Konan, is playing at my feet. There are torn-up tissues scattered around, a few electronic cause-and-effect toys, and various pieces from a shape sorter. As is almost a daily tradition here, he threw his shape sorter into my lap a few minutes ago, and uttered his […]
Adversity has its Advantages
When life throws you an unexpected obstacle that forces you to rethink your entire life, it can definitely leave you feeling at a loss and potentially depressed. Depending on how you choose to look at the situation, it can be a devastating, life-altering problem or an amazing opportunity for growth.
The Woodpile
Memory plus time equals semi-fiction. The trees fell. The wood was stacked. The dreams are my own.
Your Mother is Always Right (At Least Mine Was)
When a group of teenagers goes off camping and faces a risky situation, our writer reflects on how often our mothers are right, darn it!
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