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For those who think “Twitter” is a bird call

From an AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) April 5 tweet:  Boomers *are* exploring technology and media – for themselves and sometimes to continue the relationship with their kids/grandkids.  But it seems they have a lot of work to do … Continue reading

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Addendum by David Horsey

Political columnist and cartoonist David Horsey isn’t writing about gratitude in his November 11 blog, but he is reinforcing the notion that no one can do it all alone, which is part of my blog of November 13.  He also … Continue reading

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Policy makers need to go back to school

Geoffrey Canada, whose Harlem Children’s Zone was featured in the controversial film, “Waiting for Superman,” (controversial over what many viewers believe to be an anti-teachers’ union stance) is a powerful and persuasive speaker on the topic of changing education.   … Continue reading

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Life after an election

Someone suggested I write a reflection on this week’s election.  I quickly responded with a “No, definitely not.”  Later, I decided to try it.  I’m hardly a pundit, but I looked up “pundit” in Merriam-Webster on-line and saw that “wise” … Continue reading

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