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The Surprising History of Santa Claus

 Anyone who celebrates Christmas knows about the large jolly man dressed in red who flies on a…

‘The Streetlight Effect’ and Our Search for Truth

One dark night, a police officer came upon a man who was frantically searching for something under a…

‘The Star Thrower’ and the Difference You Can Make

In 1978, author Loren Eiseley published an essay called “The Star Thrower.” It recounts a beach walk by…

The Simple Blessings of Summer

What are your favorite childhood summer memories? When I was a kid, I couldn’t wait for school to…

The Silent Weapon

The razzing began the moment Cal State Northridge forward Michael Lizarraga hit the basketball court. Fans of the…

The Secrets to Resilience

The taxi driver deposited my bags and boxes on the sidewalk in front of my new building, slammed…

The Season of Forgiveness

I was just reading over some inspiring quotes for our very popular Up Side feature in Guideposts magazine…

The Real Meaning of Christmas

In the early years of my marriage, my husband, Norman, and I used to marvel at the frenetic…

The Quilt of Life

“I’m so sorry, Grandma,” the young man said. “My dog climbed on my bed, and chewed the quilt…

The Quiet Beauty of Nature in Winter

In a sense, once we pass December 21, the shortest day of the year, each day of winter…

The Power of Thank You

In the spirit of Thanksgiving I’d love to share with you the benefits and power of two simple…

The Power of Hugs

Did you know that January 21 is National Hug Day? I love hugs—both giving and receiving them. What…

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