To Tell (and share) the Truth
Just before the holidays, it happened again. I’m supposed to know better but I still got caught by a fake social media post.
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It’s Easier to Give the Shirt Off Your Back
We’ve all heard the cliche: one person’s junk is another person’s treasure. Like most cliches, it’s rooted in truth. Just ask my thrift store loving husband.
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New Year, New Things to Know
Let me be the 673rd to wish you a Happy New Year! We had a wonderful, low key holiday. I found it too cold to do anything outside, but Derek still went for his morning walk most days. I admired his dedication from the warmth of the indoors.
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We Have Become (Un)Comfortably Numb
Choosing gift wrap and Christmas cards seems awfully insignificant in light of current events. American universities, Bondi Beach, Los Angeles.
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A Rehabilitation Program That Works Both Ways
(photo from Ohio Wildlife Center.)
This is an oversimplification but it’s also true. There are many people in this world who haven’t found a purpose. They don’t know where they fit in or feel that they don’t. And lots of those people end up in prisons.
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Brief Thoughts on a Dark Week
A friend and supporter of the US President is shot and killed. A student opened fire at another high school. Just another week in the USA.
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What’s She Got That I Don’t Have?
What does it take to get people to follow you with complete devotion? Because I don’t understand it.
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Back on the Radio After All These Years
It’s true. I’m doing morning news again! This week, I’m on 94.1 myFM St. Thomas.
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Misbehaving Students Choose Their Fate in Maine
School is out still, of course. But teachers I know are always in low-key planning mode, no matter the month. I stumbled up on an idea that seems better than a time-out and might be worth considering.
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Brandt’s Rant Returns: Hockey Trial Fallout
I’m bringing it back. Brandt’s Rant will appear occasionally on this page again. It’s something I used to do on the radio. Once again, I feel compelled to revive it.
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Book Two, Now Out in the World
Last Sunday was release day for my second book in the Felicity and Mitzi series: Threads of Love.
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Fixing the News With a News Fix
We have just come out of another heat alert. It was humid and hot and wildfire smoke just added to it.
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