Life’s Bounty – July 12, 2009
One summer, a woman set off on an adventure to live in a rustic house on an island off the coast of Maine. For several...
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Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness – July 05, 2009
In 1776, 56 men signed a document that put at risk their “Lives, [their] Fortunes, and [their] sacred Honor.” This document, the Declaration of Independence,...
Goodness Is Its Own Reward – June 28, 2009
We live in a world where awards seem to be freely given and freely received. In fact, sometimes the award becomes such a strong incentive...
For the Beauty of the Earth – June 21, 2009
Nature is often a theater for some of our most meaningful experiences. Many of us can tell of a time when we have been comforted,...
Turning Points – June 14, 2009
Life is a series of turning points. Some are gradual and almost imperceptible, except in hindsight. Others are abrupt and jarring. But either way, the...
The Bridge Builder – June 07, 2009
Striving to be of service is the best way to lead a truly meaningful life. None of us walks alone—we follow trails blazed by those...
Where Flowers Bloom, So Does Hope – May 31, 2009
Flowers speak to our souls. Instinctively, children pick them; sweethearts give and receive them; poets write about them; and with much anticipation, everyone waits for...
Remember the Heroes – May 24, 2009
In the comfort and security of our lives, we sometimes forget the debt we owe to those who left behind their own comfort and security...
Embracing Simplicity – May 17, 2009
A family gathers for dinner, and the father announces a new rule of etiquette: “No texting at the table.” Two teenagers sigh and reluctantly set...