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Mindfulness is key

Mindfulness is key

The Artdog Quote of the Week If ever there was a good argument for staying alert and practicing mindfulness, this is a great one. Whyte has focused a spotlight on an important principle of the human experience. My Quotes of the Week during the past three Mondays have focused on maintaining an attitude of hope and gratitude in the face of adversity. It’s hard to do, but it’s important work, both in our personal lives and in the public discourse. I’m confident that, unfortunately, we’ll get plenty more…

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Don’t forget your umbrella!

Don’t forget your umbrella!

The Artdog Quote of the Week  I’d describe this past week as one heck of a storm–especially in southern California (with Thousand Oaks in the center of the bullseye). If ever we needed an umbrella against the disaster-storm, it’s now. But, gratitude? Really?  That’s a pretty hard ask, in a country that’s seen raging weather but continued denial of climate change, ever-deepening political divides, and seemingly more gun violence every day. This may be the season of Thanksgiving, but it’s often hard to find solid reasons…

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For my Family

For my Family

Day Two: Grateful for my Family We humans are shaped and often defined by our families, for both well and ill. We can inherit everything–and anything–from our forebears, including any or all of those listed below: Genetic vulnerabilities or resistances to diseases Family recipes (be they sublime–or dreadful!) Attitudes (political or otherwise) Catchphrases (do you ever hear your parent’s or grandparent’s voice coming out of your own mouth?) Childrearing practices (boy, can that be a two-edged sword! For you, and your kids!) Knicknacks (from worthless dust-collectors to priceless heirlooms) Traditions, (for holidays, special occasions, or anything at…

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