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Rule of thumb

July 17, 2025   ·   0 Comments

By Brian Lockhart Several years ago, a person I worked with used the phrase ‘rule of thumb’ when referring to a project we were working ...

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All hands on deck!

By Constance Scrafield Picture this: A tremendous gathering of wealthy men meeting in an undisclosed place, a place splendid enough to attend to their prestige ...

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The potty-mouthed parrots

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Long live the Dalai Lama!

By Gwynne Dyer The whole business of succession would be a lot simpler if the Dalai Lama could just regenerate, like Doctor Who. When the ...

Monthly Message: Summer is the perfect time to build independence in kids and teens

By WonderTree As schools wind down for the summer, families often shift their focus to rest, relaxation and maybe a couple of beach days. But ...

Places I would like to see

By Brian Lockhart There are several places on my ‘wish list’ of places to visit. I’ve already seen some of them, and hopefully will visit ...

29th of June reflections 

By Constance Scrafield Today is my birthday. To anyone asking about the number, comes my reply that I’ve been here “since the beginning.” People tell ...

A Luxurious Headache

By Jasen Obermeyer My Dad’s told me that his father said “a car is just a hole in your pocket.” I remember being excited about ...

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