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Life and the Challenger Explosion

January 28th marked thirty-three years since the Challenger Space Shuttle exploded in mid-air soon after launch. The explosion which killed the seven astronauts on-board shocked our nation and brought forth national mourning. The flight was significant because it involved a teacher, Christa McAuliffe, who was going to teach some classes for students across the country …

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100% Happy?

The hunger for happiness is a driving force for most Americans. We assess our happiness to determine our future choices and decisions.  We often feel guilty and depressed because we are not happy, like we think all of our friends are.  So . . . : People get divorced because they are not happy in their …

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“If You Are Going to Do It, Do it Now”

If you have ever built a house, you have probably heard this phrase a few thousand times!  This is why most folks don’t come close to their budget. Contractors and salesmen use this line to get you to upgrade which makes them more money. I have been thinking about this concept a bunch the last …

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