My high school friend gave people reasons to feel good about themselves. For starters, he loved to quote ’80s songs.
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My grandmother got pulled out of school because of her looks. Here’s what she did with her life.
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Our pregnant trek guide from a remote mountain tribe taught us about grit and grace under pressure.
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The Curse of Feeling Like a Fraud
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When my 13 year old was tagged with a tracking device, I experienced the same sinking feeling that I did on the morning of September 11: I knew the world would never be the same.
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To everything there is a season: from rollercoaster summer to the first day of school.
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Windswept Wildflower 