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Faith or fear?

Posted on March 23, 2009 by Susan Scolastico

A recent article by Karen Kaplan in the L.A. Times stated, “Faith in a higher power can often lead to more aggressive treatment than is medically warranted, research is beginning to show.”  Their example was of a woman diagnosed with … Continue reading →

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Happy is as happy does

Posted on February 17, 2009 by Susan Scolastico

My daughter, Amy, wrote a post on Opednews.com about the “pursuit” of happiness. It reminded me of an observation I made when I was in the Peace Corps in Venezuela. We lived in an extremely poor section of the town. … Continue reading →

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So Let’s Listen!

Posted on January 28, 2009 by Susan Scolastico

Effective Relationships 101….taught by our new President, Barack Obama. In an interview about dealing with the Middle East he said, “All too often the United States starts by dictating, in the past, on some of the issues, and we don’t … Continue reading →

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Saint or Sinner, you decide

Posted on December 7, 2008 by Susan Scolastico

Okay, I admit I am a strong supporter of Barack Obama. And I couldn’t imagine why anyone wouldn’t be impressed with him. So I was surprised to learn that one of Ron’s clients, who lives in Texas, was confused because … Continue reading →

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Hope and Gratitude

Posted on November 1, 2008 by Susan Scolastico

(post updated 11/5/08) Today we have a new President of the United States. A new day is born! One of the reasons that Ron and I supported Obama is the spirit of hope and common sense that he brings to … Continue reading →

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