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Aging, General
1 record found

Grandparenting by the Numbers
by Barbara Greenleaf

(Our World August 21, 2020)
A picture of grandparenting in America today…
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COVID-19
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Family
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Citizenship
5 records found

Election Eve Expectations
by Stu Johnson

(My World October 31, 2020)
Be patient, the 2020 Election is like none before and the counting will go on for days…
Topics:
COVID-19
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Freedom
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Government
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Media
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News
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Politics
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Research
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Social Issues
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Social Media
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Social Unrest, Division
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Voting & Elections

Unmask Your Voice
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

(Rhymes & Reasons October 24, 2020)
A reminder to vote…
Topics:
COVID-19
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Current Events, News
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Government
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News
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Voting & Elections

Voting Matters
by Dan Seagren

(Senior Moments October 24, 2020)
Dueling parties and candidates vie for your vote…
Topics:
Civility
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COVID-19
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Current Events, News
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Education
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Government
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News
•
Opportunity
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Patriotism
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Policy, Policy Formation
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Politics
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Social Issues
•
Voting & Elections

Mail-In Voting Update
by Stu Johnson

(My World September 1, 2020)
Do it early!…
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COVID-19
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Current Events, News
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Government
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News
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Politics
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Racism and Inequality
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Voting & Elections

How Should I Vote?
by Stu Johnson

(My World August 8, 2020)
Will COVID-19 impact the way you vote?…
Topics:
COVID-19
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Government
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News
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Politics
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Racism and Inequality
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Social Issues
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Voting & Elections
Communication
4 records found

On Expressing Feelings
by Ken Potts

(Connections August 17, 2020)
Emotionsal honesty has its limits…
Topics:
Advice, Guidance & Mentoring
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Character, Integrity
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Communication
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COVID-19
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Family
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Parenting, Parents
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Psychology, Psychological Health
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Relationships

The Truth About Lying
by James N. Watkins

(Connections August 7, 2020)
Don't destroy your credibility—check the facts and the Good Book!…
Topics:
Bible
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Character, Integrity
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Communication
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COVID-19
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Current Events, News
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Fraud
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Language, Meaning
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Media
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News
•
Relationships
•
Social Issues
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Social Media
•
Trust
•
Writing

Do We Ask Enough Questions?
by Dan Seagren

(Senior Moments June 7, 2020)
Making sense in a sometimes senseless world…
Topics:
Beliefs
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Communication
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COVID-19
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Current Events, News
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Media
•
News
•
Trust

Express Yourself
Submitted by Stu Johnson

(My World May 30, 2020)
Ageless Authors and its newest writing contest 'Coping with Crisis'…
Topics:
Communication
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Coping
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COVID-19
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Crisis
•
Opportunity
•
Writing
Education
1 record found

The Sunday School of Grandma and Grandpa
by Barbara Greenleaf

(Connections December 25, 2020)
Continuing religious education for children during the pandemic…
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Communication
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Coping
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COVID-19
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Education
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Learning
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Opportunity
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Parenting, Parents
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Relationships
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Wisdom
Faith, Religion & Spirituality
18 records found

A COVID Prayer
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

(Rhymes & Reasons January 16, 2021)
Asking the Lord to lift the coronavirus cloud…
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COVID-19
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Faith
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Family
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Hopes & Dreams
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Prayer

The Mystery of the Manger
by George Garrison

(My World December 25, 2020)
A pastor's thoughts on Christmas in the middle of a pandemic…
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Christmas
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COVID-19
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Current Events, News
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Faith
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Holidays
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Holiday Season
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Jesus
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Worship

Nine Months
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

(Rhymes & Reasons December 5, 2020)
What the season of COVID has birthed within us…
Topics:
Christian Life
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COVID-19
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Crisis
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Faith
•
History
•
Inspiration

Looking Up in a Lockdown
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

(Rhymes & Reasons November 21, 2020)
Prescription for a pandemic…
Topics:
Comfort & Consolation
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Coping
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COVID-19
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Current Events, News
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Faith

A COVID Hymn for Churches
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

(Rhymes & Reasons September 19, 2020)
God's promises in the midst of pandemic…
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Circumstances, Life Events
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Coping
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COVID-19
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Current Events, News
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Faith
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Grace
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Racism and Inequality
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Relationships
•
Worship
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Financial
1 record found

Wealth
by Dan Seagren

(Senior Moments April 26, 2020)
Pros, cons, and questions…
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COVID-19
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Financial
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History
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Lifestyle, General
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Trends
General
1 record found

Stars in the Sky
by Dan Seagren

(Senior Moments April 12, 2020)
More than the grains of sand on earth…
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COVID-19
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Religion
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Science & Technology
Government & Politics
6 records found

Taking the Election Personally
by George Garrison

(My World October 29, 2020)
A call for humility and grace…
Topics:
Character, Integrity
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Charity
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Christian Life
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Civility
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COVID-19
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Grace
•
Politics
•
Religion
•
Social Issues
•
Voting & Elections

Voting Problems
by Dan Seagren

(Senior Moments October 10, 2020)
Digging into voter registration and election problems…
Topics:
COVID-19
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Fraud
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Government
•
News
•
Politics
•
Social Issues
•
Voting & Elections

Driven Apart
by Stu Johnson

(My World October 10, 2020)
Where and how you get information matters…
Topics:
Choices and Decision Making
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COVID-19
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Dysfunctional, Broken
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Government
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Internet
•
Media
•
Politics
•
Research
•
Social Issues
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Social Unrest, Division
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Technology
•
Values
•
Voting & Elections

But Where are the People?
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

(Rhymes & Reasons August 29, 2020)
Why virtual political conventions are for the birds…
Topics:
Change
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COVID-19
•
Current Events, News
•
History
•
Humor
•
Media
•
Politics

2020 Census Update
Reported by Stu Johnson

(Our World August 29, 2020)
One month to be counted!…
Topics:
COVID-19
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Current Events, News
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Demographics
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Government
•
News
•
Statistics

Will I be Counted?
by Stu Johnson

(My World August 21, 2020)
Don't be left out of the 2020 Election or Census!…
Topics:
COVID-19
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Crime, Justice, Punishment
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Demographics
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News
•
Politics
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Racism and Inequality
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Social Issues
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Statistics
•
Voting & Elections
Health & Wellness
19 records found

Too Many Names?
by Dan Seagren

(Senior Moments January 15, 2021)
Confusion over pandemic names…
Topics:
COVID-19
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Crisis
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History
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Language, Meaning

Pandemic Anxiety and Depression Among Young Adults Living Alone
by U.S. Census Bureau staff

(Health & Wellness January 15, 2021)
Living alone has more impact on mental health of young adults than older adults…
Topics:
COVID-19
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Crisis
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Current Events, News
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Demographics
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Depresson
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Living Alone
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Loneliness
•
Relationships
•
Wellness

Dreading a Dark Winter Lockdown
by David Robson / The Guardian

(My World January 3, 2021)
Think like a Norwegian, with a mindset that helps combat the long polar night…
Topics:
COVID-19
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Current Events, News
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News
•
Wellness

COVID Vaccine Information Scammers Don't Want You to Know
by Stu Johnson

(Health & Wellness December 26, 2020)
Behind the good news of vaccines becoming available are scammers who prey on vulnerable seniors…
Topics:
COVID-19
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Crime, Justice, Punishment
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Current Events, News
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Fraud
•
Health Care
•
News
•
Risk
•
Wellness

A Vaccine Prayer
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

(Rhymes & Reasons October 3, 2020)
Confessions of a chaplain during COVID…
Topics:
COVID-19
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Disease
•
Faith
•
Prayer
There are 14 more items for the category Health & Wellness and the COVID-19 topic...See the whole list
History
2 records found

Now is Undoubtedly a Good Time for Reflecting, Looking Back
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

(My World August 31, 2020)
The end of World War II…
Topics:
Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography)
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COVID-19
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Family
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History
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Inspiration
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Memory (failing, improving)
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Racism and Inequality
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War

Beauty for Ashes
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

(Rhymes & Reasons May 18, 2020)
Gaining a heart of wisdom by numbering our days…
Topics:
Bible
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Contemplation, Insight
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COVID-19
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Faith
•
History
•
Learning
•
Wisdom
Hobbies
1 record found

Hobby Therapy
by Connie Schultz

(My World October 17, 2020)
Good advice from Winston Churchill to prepare us for the aftermath of this contentious election year…
Topics:
Coping
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COVID-19
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Inspiration
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Leisure
•
Lifestyle, General
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Politics
•
Voting & Elections
•
Wisdom
Holidays
14 records found

Welcome Aboard Flight 2021
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

(Rhymes & Reasons January 9, 2021)
Fasten your seat belts for an unforgettable adventure…
Topics:
COVID-19
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Faith
•
Future
•
God
•
Holidays
•
Holiday Season
•
Hopes & Dreams
•
Inspiration
•
New Year's
•
Planning

2020 Hindsight
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

(Rhymes & Reasons January 1, 2021)
Looking back and looking forward…
Topics:
Coping
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COVID-19
•
Crime, Justice, Punishment
•
Disaster
•
Disease
•
Faith
•
Holidays
•
Holiday Season
•
Hopes & Dreams
•
New Year's
•
Racism and Inequality

How COVID Stole Christmas
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

(Rhymes & Reasons December 26, 2020)
2020 hindsight…
Topics:
Christmas
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Coping
•
COVID-19
•
Crisis
•
Holidays
•
Holiday Season
•
Hopes & Dreams
•
News
•
Racism and Inequality

An Average Joe
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

(Rhymes & Reasons December 19, 2020)
Why Nativity figures should wear masks this year…
Topics:
Christmas
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COVID-19
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Faith
•
Government
•
History
•
Holidays
•
Holiday Season
•
Jesus

A Christmas to Remember
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

(Rhymes & Reasons December 12, 2020)
Longing for a full house instead of playing solitaire…
Topics:
Change
•
Christmas
•
Coping
•
COVID-19
•
Current Events, News
•
Holidays
•
Holiday Season
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Housing and Living Options
1 record found

COVID Upending Housing Plans
by Ellen James Martin / Smart Moves

(Finance and Legal September 18, 2020)
Pandemic forcing some retirees to reconsider options…
Topics:
Change
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COVID-19
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Family
•
Hopes & Dreams
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Housing
•
Planning
•
Social Issues
Humor
4 records found

Desperate Times Call for Desperate Measures
by Barbara Greenleaf

(My World August 28, 2020)
A pandemic tale…
Topics:
Coping
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COVID-19
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Current Events, News
•
Humor

Welcome Summer
by James N. Watkins

(My World June 5, 2020)
Time out for a lighter look at life before COVID-19…
Topics:
COVID-19
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Humor
•
Lifestyle, General
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Memories
•
Seasons
•
Social Activities

COVID and the Cone
by George Garrison

(My World May 7, 2020)
Time out for a laugh…
Topics:
Coping
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COVID-19
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Current Events, News
•
Family
•
Humor
•
Pets

Hunkering Down Humor
by Rusty Wright

(My World April 18, 2020)
Finding lighter momets while hunkered down for the pandemic…
Topics:
Coping
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COVID-19
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Crisis
•
Current Events, News
•
Humor
•
News
Inspiration
1 record found

The Strength to Soar
by George Garrison

(Faith April 30, 2020)
Rejuvenation and hope as we wait for the pandemic to end…
Topics:
Character, Integrity
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Coping
•
Courage
•
COVID-19
•
Crisis
•
Current Events, News
•
Faith
•
Hopes & Dreams
•
Inspiration
Life Events
3 records found

Who Will We Be When This is All Over?
by Matt Simon / WIRED

(Our World December 12, 2020)
The Covid-19 pandemic has brought incalculable suffering and trauma. But it also offers ways for people—and even societies—to change for the better…
Topics:
Change
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Coping
•
COVID-19
•
Crisis
•
Future
•
Health Care
•
Hopes & Dreams
•
Lifestyle, General

Thanks for Nothing!
by James N. Watkins

(My World November 25, 2020)
When things seem they cannot be more bleak, there is reason for hope…
Topics:
Bible
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Circumstances, Life Events
•
Coping
•
COVID-19
•
Faith
•
God
•
Gratitute
•
Holidays
•
Holiday Season
•
Hopes & Dreams
•
Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving

Commencement 2020
by James N. Watkins

(My World May 22, 2020)
The top ten things you won't hear at commencement…
Topics:
Advice, Guidance & Mentoring
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Choices and Decision Making
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COVID-19
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Current Events, News
•
Education
•
Learning
•
Wisdom
Nature
1 record found

Unmasking Our Praise for God's Green Earth
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

(Rhymes & Reasons April 24, 2020)
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Earth Day…
Topics:
COVID-19
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Crisis
•
Faith
•
History
•
Inspiration
•
Nature
•
Science & Technology
•
Social Issues
•
Trends
News & Current Events
30 records found

COVID-19 Numbers for December 2020
by Stu Johnson

(Health & Wellness January 8, 2021)
An updated look at the COVID statistics comparing the U.S. to the world…
Topics:
COVID-19
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Crisis
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Dying and Death
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Disease
•
History
•
News
•
Statistics

Unprecedented, Not!
by Stu Johnson

(My World January 3, 2021)
2020 was quite a year, but not without precedent . . . setting expectations for 2021…
Topics:
COVID-19
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Crime, Justice, Punishment
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History
•
Knowledge
•
Politics
•
Racism and Inequality
•
Social Issues
•
Voting & Elections

It's Not All Bad
by Nicole E. Kobie / WIRED

(My World January 3, 2021)
20 things that made the world a better place in 2020…
Topics:
Achievements
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COVID-19
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Innovation, Invention, Creativity
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Inspiration
•
News
•
Social Issues

COVID-19 Numbers for November 2020
by Stu Johnson

(Health & Wellness December 5, 2020)
An updated look at the COVID statistics comparing the U.S. with the world…
Topics:
COVID-19
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Crisis
•
Current Events, News
•
Dying and Death
•
Disease
•
History
•
News
•
Statistics

The Key to Post-Election Divisions
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

(Rhymes & Reasons November 7, 2020)
Finding seeds of friendship in common ground…
Topics:
Communication
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COVID-19
•
Diversity & Pluralism
•
Friends & Neighbnors
•
Prayer
•
Social Issues
•
Values
•
Voting & Elections
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Relationships
5 records found

A Pandemic Debt
by Barbara Greenleaf

(Connections December 19, 2020)
What do our children owe us in the pandemic? …
Topics:
Communication
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Coping
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COVID-19
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Family
•
Loneliness
•
Relationships

Grace
by George Garrison

(Faith July 17, 2020)
The believer's gift to a Covid-crazed world…
Topics:
Character, Integrity
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Civility
•
COVID-19
•
Current Events, News
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Disaster
•
Disease
•
Faith
•
God
•
Grace
•
Inspiration
•
News
•
Relationships

White, 'woke' . . . and 'privileged'
by James N. Watkins

(My World July 10, 2020)
Boyhood memories stir thoughts on racism and privilege today…
Topics:
COVID-19
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Current Events, News
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History
•
News
•
Racism and Inequality
•
Relationships
•
Social Issues
•
Social Movements

Will You Still Say Hello?
by Stu Johnson

(Connections March 29, 2020)
Connecting in a time of social distancing…
Topics:
Communication
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Coping
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COVID-19
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Crisis
•
Current Events, News
•
Disease
•
News
•
Relationships
•
Wellness

A Parent's Lesson
by Ken Potts

(Connections March 21, 2020)
Children grow up in their own way…
Topics:
COVID-19
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Family
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Grandchildren
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Parenting, Parents
•
Relationships
Retirement
1 record found

What DO Retirees Want?
by Richard Bergstrom

(Our World October 3, 2020)
Coping with retirement and the 'new normal' of the COVID pandemic…
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Coping
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COVID-19
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Faith
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Hopes & Dreams
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Planning
•
Retirement
Sports & Recreation
2 records found

COVID-19 and Sports
by Rusty Wright

(Health & Wellness August 13, 2020)
NFL coach John Harbaugh on the 'delay of game'…
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Change
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Coping
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COVID-19
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Current Events, News
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Faith
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News
•
Sports

Hoops Cancellation Withdrawal Disorder
by Rusty Wright

(My World April 5, 2020)
Taking a lighter look at one of the casualties of the pandemic…
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Basketball
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Faith
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Sports
Technology
2 records found

Coping with Technology
by Barbara Greenleaf

(My World September 25, 2020)
Technophobes are born, not made…
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Coping
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COVID-19
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Humor
•
Internet
•
Learning
•
Personal Issues
•
Technology

Ode to Joy
by Stu Johnson

(Connections April 9, 2020)
The human spirit responds to the COVID-19 pandemic…
Topics:
Arts & Entertainment
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Communication
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Computers (and other Digital devices)
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COVID-19
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History
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Inspiration
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Internet
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Music
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News
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Opportunity
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Religion
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