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How I’m Living with the End in Mind

By Bill Kleis I visited with one of my neighbors a couple weeks ago when he was walking by. He said he had just seen his doctor and was assured he wasn’t going to die from anything serious. The more I think about that, the funnier it becomes. At age…

Christa MelandDecember 3, 2024

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5 Types of People to Have in Your Huddle

By Bill Kleis Dr. Kent Pekel, superintendent of Rochester Public Schools, previously served as CEO of Search Institute, a nonprofit that promotes positive youth development and advances equity through research and practical solutions. I was intrigued by a 2022 address he delivered to graduating high school students about the five types…

Cathy WurzerFebruary 13, 2024

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The Delusion of Time

I am embarrassed to admit that I've already broken my New Year's resolution to get fit in order to feel better. I physically slogged through the pandemic, and in these four years, made many promises that I'd get my health act together. January 1, 2024, was the date I started…

Cathy WurzerJanuary 9, 2024

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Acceptance, Gratitude, and Change

Recently, a beloved friend texted me the sad news that his father had died. “It’s over,” he wrote. “Shikata Ga Nai.” He is right. Shikata Ga Nai is the Japanese phrase for “It cannot be helped,” or “Nothing can be done about it.” For those of us who like to…

Cathy WurzerFebruary 22, 2023