Patty Kleban
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In 2019, Embrace Letting It Go
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I was heading south over the holiday break and, following my GPS, ended up on a side road that took me from one interstate road in South Carolina to another. […]
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Remembering a Friend Who Could Brighten the Day of Anyone She Met
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There is an oft repeated quote that says that people won’t remember you for what you said or did, but that they will remember you for how you made them feel. I will remember Kathy Miller for how she made me feel.
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Discovery Space Is a Community Gem — For Kids and Adults
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I recently had the opportunity to meet with Michele Crowl, executive director of Discovery Space, at the children’s science museum’s location at 1224 N. Atherton Street, right across […]
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School District Canceling Contract with Local Papa John’s Franchise Was the Wrong Decision
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The school board voted to cancel a contract with the local franchisee, who had nothing to do with the comments or decisions made by John Schnatter, and eliminate a popular and financially strong lunch option, months after the offender was held accountable for his bad decisions.
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Sorry, Not Sorry
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When I watched the video of Ohio State football coach apologizing for his handling of domestic violence allegations against a recently terminated assistant coach, I was reminded of a phrase that is popular among young people. Sorry, not sorry.
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What Is Evil?
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The abuse and cover-up of the abuse of thousands of children and young adults, often in the name of religion and faith, can only be described as evil. In discussions with friends and families about this violation of trust and faith in the church, I found myself considering the concept of evil. What
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What I Would Tell My 18-Year-Old Self
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At my high school reunion on Saturday, I walked up to a group of women already in conversation, several of whom I haven’t seen for many years. After the hugs and the hellos, one of the women said “We were just talking. We’ll pose the question to you. What would you tell your 18-year-old self?
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Plastic Straws Are a Small Part of a Much Bigger Problem
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On a recent trip to the southern beaches, I stopped at a fast food restaurant for a break and a snack. They were offering a special on peach-tea-lemonade. As I stood there waiting for my order, I was faced with a values decision. To straw or not?
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How We Come Together in Times of Tragedy Should Carry Through to Our Everyday Lives
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Like the rest of the world, I was glued to the television. I checked for updates on my phone. I scanned the internet. Twelve young soccer players and their 25-year-old coach, missing for 10 days, were found trapped inside a cave. How have they survived? What is their condition? How will they get out
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The Invisible Gorilla: We Need to Acknowledge Our Own Blindspots
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The video starts out with the sub-titles “This amazing cure for cancer has been known since the 1800s…” Appealing pictures and music. It has facts and dates about a doctor […]