May 26, 2010
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What’s it like to be a geek, nerd, well, any walk of life in High School? Nay, what’s it like to be different? What is it like to walk in someone else’s shoes? Glee, a fictional TV show (just wanted … Continue reading
May 16, 2010
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I went bowling this weekend with a friend and it brought back a story I did several years ago for the Green Bay Press-Gazette. I thought I’d dust it off and share it with you all. It’s a perfect example … Continue reading
May 8, 2010
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What do you get the world’s greatest mom? What do you do when you’re only in middle school and have a physical disability to make the perfect gift for the world’s greatest mom? What do you do with power tools? … Continue reading
April 21, 2010
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Walking into the room, fifty eyes were staring at me. The teacher told me to take a seat as she resumed taking roll call. All summer I had waited for this day, but when it finally arrived, I was scared … Continue reading
March 28, 2010
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What is it like to have a disability? This is a hard question for me to answer. I’ve had my disability, Arthrogryposis (Ar-thro-gry-posis) since birth, so I have no way of knowing what it’s like not to have a disability. … Continue reading
March 24, 2010
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Just the other day I was looking through the library for a book. I looked under self-help, inspirational even humor. No matter where I searched, I couldn’t find The Book on raising children. There are books on almost every other … Continue reading
March 13, 2010
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With an unimposing walk, Luca Patuelli made his way to the center of the BC Center in Vancouver, Canada. He was on the world’s stage. He was one of many helping entertain thousands. It’s the opening ceremonies of the 2010 … Continue reading
March 10, 2010
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I feel the eyes beading down on me. It’s like being hounded by the paparazzi. Yet I don’t consider myself a famous person or celebrity. At least not in the sense of having a gaggle of paparazzi following me around … Continue reading
March 5, 2010
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It was January and I was flipping through channels and found the Winter X Games. What made me pause is something I didn’t expect in such an extreme sporting event. It was Mono Skier Cross. What’s most eye catching about … Continue reading
February 17, 2010
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We’ve talked about a glass of water, appearance, and emotions. Here is my top five list of ways to keep yourself and others on a positive high of self-esteem, while keeping it realistic. Remember, anything you do, including …
February 13, 2010
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Something we each cherish is to feel loved, valued, and a sense of worth. Most of us grow up being told treat other like you want to be treated. I agree with this, almost. If someone has a low self-esteem … Continue reading
February 7, 2010
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So we have the spotlight on the big dance in Florida, the Super Bowl. People all around the world are watching. If you were on the field, could you imagine all eyes on you? That is what a lot of … Continue reading
January 30, 2010
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Part of our self-esteem has to be remembering what we do well. It is very easy to take them for granted because we do them all the time. Cherishing what we do well and keeping that in mind will keep positive … Continue reading
January 30, 2010
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In a quest to keep motivation and self-esteem up, here is a great poem that may help. What is Success? Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) To laugh often and much; To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of … Continue reading
January 24, 2010
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OK, here’s the thing. You think your self-esteem is good and you’re cruisin’ through your day. You’re concentrating only on you. Oh, no, that’s your exit and you’re two lanes over. No problem, you’ll just cut over and take your … Continue reading