Susan Anderson-Khleif
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Finding comfort in the life cycle of my backyard treesOct 07, 2023 6:00 am - When we bought this house 31 years ago, there were two little elm tree saplings across the road opposite our front windows, by the wildlife preserve at the end of the vi...
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It takes practice, but 'reframing' a situation can workSep 30, 2023 6:00 am - By Susan Anderson-Khleif Reframing is about looking at a problem or situation from a different and more positive perspective. It's a technique or method often used in fa...
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Another way to get it right when talking to loved onesSep 23, 2023 6:00 am - Recently, I've been reminded again how much words matter. And especially so when it comes to talking or writing about the death of a dear one. For example, a friend told...
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Anticipation of certain dates worse than the day itselfSep 16, 2023 6:00 am - Many of us have certain days of the year that are stressful because they cause us to relive the death of a beloved or other dear one. Not everyone marks and worries abou...
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Autumn's arrival reminds us of the cycle of lifeSep 09, 2023 6:00 am - We know fall is coming because the pretty mums have appeared in the garden stores and grocery stores. Also, my big mint gardens have gone to seed. I love the change of s...
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Learning to cope with life's small, bothersome disappointmentsSep 02, 2023 6:00 am - We all know there are wonderful parts of everyday life but, of course, life also has disappointments. These disappointments are usually not catastrophes, but bothersome ...
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Beware: At just $19 a month, or 63 cents a day, those charitable pitches really add upAug 25, 2023 11:00 pm - By Susan Anderson-Khleif There is a new pitch afoot. It's in your email, it's in TV commercials. It's relentless. What is it? It is a broad array of organizations asking...
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Wait for me is a very comforting thoughtAug 19, 2023 6:00 am - There was a sweet old country song about a young couple who planned to elope. Her father did not like the young man, so they decided to run away and get married. On the...
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Now we have to figure out a new language, or risk FOMOAug 12, 2023 6:00 am - They say it's easy to learn a new language as children. I suppose that's true, but alas many of us need to learn a new language now, these days. Especially if we want to...
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Linen shirts and jeans: Clothing styles now more casualAug 05, 2023 6:00 am - By Susan Anderson-Khleif Recently a friend asked me: "Did you ever think you'd be wearing linen shirts and jeans?" She meant every day, for almost every activity. So tru...