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Flower Power

Although I have a degree in science, my track record as a gardener is an embarrassment to me. Ever since I pulled up a marigold and ran into the house with it to show my mother that the seeds we … Continue reading

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Risk Factors

Risk-taking comes in many forms. Educators encourage students to take risks and challenge themselves. Parents tell their children not to take risks with their safety. Gamblers take risks with their money, and daredevils take risks with their lives. “Acceptable risk” … Continue reading

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The Early Morning Blues

It’s cold, you’re tired, and you have to get up. How shocking it is that some people rise in the dark on a daily basis, and others sleep well into daylight while so much is going on around them. Amazing that such disparate … Continue reading

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To Do Lists, Math Doodles, and Peas

Sometimes I’m bored when I have a long list of things to do.  The problem is my list has nothing fun on it…Humans tend to avoid uninteresting tasks. So it’s important to include some fun stuff on your To Do list. Sprinkle the fun … Continue reading

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Ginger Bears

When you are feeling the urge to be creative and you don’t want to spend all day on a project, try reclaiming something previously made. Pull out the gingerbread cookie dough that you didn’t quite finish baking because you were … Continue reading

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