Tonight the Coeur d'Alene School District continues its work to eliminate bullying in all of its schools and in the community. It meets at Woodland Middle School tonight at 5:30 and all students, parents and community members are strongly encouraged to attend. The Coeur d'Alene School District has an active …
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A yellow leaf wiggles on the stem of an aspen tree in my back yard. The wind freshens and the leaf increase its movement until it flitters with excitement of the coming season. Changing from green to yellow then to brown announces the end of the growing season and the …
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Being bullied, teased, harassed or intimidated by a friend is hurtful and often has lifelong effects. Everyone has a story of being teased for having red hair, blonde hair, green hair or no hair. Harassed for being overweight, skinny, too muscular, too flabby or possibly even too normal. We often …
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Stepping out the backdoor of my house I notice a change in the landscape. The dark green leaves on my cherry tree are beginning to yellow, my zucchini plants wilting and my tomato vines heavy with fruit. A steady rain and brisk wind from the west slaps me in the …
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Trips to Silverwood, camping in the Idaho wilderness and conquering Legos Angry Birds Star Wars, tops the list of, "Things I did on my summer vacation," stapled to the bulletin board on the walls of my school. Reading each paper I wonder, will these students remember in 20 years what …
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While driving to work last night I see the most beautiful sunset. The sky is orangey-red as half the sun sinks below the pine-lined horizon. The eastern sky slowly fades from blue, purple then indigo as darkness swallows the light and day turns to night. I whisper, "Wow," as the …
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"Banana and bubble gum please," announces Quin, my youngest granddaughter when asked what type of flavoring should top her shaved ice. I ask for grape and pink lemonade as the line behind us lengthens waiting for Rory to decide. "Grape and blueberry," Quin's big sister decides with a smile in …
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I've made many mistakes - mistakes I will remember for the rest of my life. What makes these mistakes memorable? I remember each mistake either because of the embarrassment I caused myself, someone else or the opportunities I lost from a poor choice. Mostly, I remember my mistakes today because …
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Bacon, clams, potatoes, celery, parsley, milk and lemon juice - all are items essential for a great clam chowder. Corn starch, no thank you! Carrots: really? When I think of clam chowder I imagine a rich, roux-based thickened soup with lots of clams, soft potatoes, a hint of smoky bacon …
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Tonight my brother-in-law calls. Grilled halibut, famers market green beans with Dijon mustard and rice wine vinegar vinaigrette and a deliciously buttery chardonnay are served on the deck of my home ready to enjoy with my wife and mother and a decision has to be made. Should I enjoy the …
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Last week I introduced the thought of psychophilanthropy - giving of oneself expecting nothing in return. This week I wish to continue the exploration of psychological giving and examine the barriers others place in the way of finding personal, emotional and cognitive happiness.
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Tonight the sun lowers over the Western prairie and I am mezmerized. Indigo, pink, purple, umber, crimson and baby blue clouds pass through the retina of my eyes filling the cones in my visual photoreceptor with amazing light. I first examine the mechanical process allowing my brain to understand the …
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Recent condemnation of teachers and the public school system saddens me. I read Letters to the Editor, listen to politicians and watch the nightly news to learn that public education is failing our children. Talk radio and television commentators warn of the bottomless money pit taxpayers are asked to fill …
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"Life is food, Create and Savor Yours" the banner reads as my wife and I enter the parking lot at the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone in Saint Helena, Calif. I quickly find a parking spot, jump out of the car, breathe deeply then smile. I arrive at my …
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