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IF YOU WANT TO BE A WRITER, WHY NOT WRITE
When you write, why do you write? Is it a life-long passion? A professional obligation? Or do you resist writing because, after all, you are not "a writer?"…
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LOST AND FOUND – A CAT TALE
An outcast—neglected, homeless and starving— she sat waiting, eyes alert to the feeder where perched the possibility of breakfast on a cold March day.
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3 SIMPLE WAYS TO MANAGE STRESS
When confronted by a stressful event it helps to know three simple ways to manage the accompanying feelings.
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HOW TO LET A WALK IN THE FOREST INSPIRE YOUR WRITING
Taking a walk through the forest is one of the best ways to inspire your writing, regardless of subject matter.
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DEKKER’S ADVICE ABOUT PEOPLE PROBLEMS
Dekker listens to a lot of 'people problems' and offers his best advice from his perspective as a service dog.
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ALL ABOUT DEKKER, THE SERVICE DOG
Dekker, a NEADS-trained service dog "tells" about his training to become a world class dog who helps someone with a disability.
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ON THE IMPORTANCE OF WRITING
The importance of writing surpasses our objections to the reasons we do not write and motivates more creativity with every word.
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HOW TO ACCOMPLISH YOUR GOALS
Accomplishing goals is not only about to-do lists and calendars. Having the right mindset and slowing down are equally important.
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HOW TO CARE FOR A CAREGIVER
If there are fifty-three million caregivers in the U.S. (2020 Caregiving in the U.S. report from AARP) there must be at least that many friends or neighbors of caregivers. Are you…
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DEKKER RESPONDS TO HOLIDAY BLUES
Dekker, the service dog who has advice for humans and other creatures, gives guidance to some issues that arise over the holidays.
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WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU CAN’T SLEEP
Sleeping may not be the problem we think it is if we learn to sleep according to our bodily rhythms instead of by the clock.
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ARE YOU IN DANGER OF CAREGIVER BURNOUT?
Caregiving is a tough and under recognized challenge in many homes and the danger of burning out as a caregiver looms over many familes.
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DID YOU EVER WANT TO BE A WRITER?
Many people have a secret desire to write, a desire that gets snuffed out by inner voices saying they do not know how. This article looks at the…
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DEKKER GIVES CATS FREE ADVICE
As a service dog, Dekker has begun to serve as a spiritual guide to anyone (including cats) who have questions about dealing with difficult issues in their lives.
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WHAT TO DO WHEN TERROR STRIKES
Trapped beneath a floating raft, terror builds for a swimmer who, moments before, was enjoying a summer afternoon swim.
