grat·i·tude noun 1. the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. Thanksgiving is upon us already and every year, I take some time to reflect. I love the second part of the definition above because it turns gratitude from a passive thought or feeling to an action. SHOW your gratitude. Some food for thought... I am so grateful for another...

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I love libraries. So much that I wrote about it. Growing up, my mother would take us kids to the library at least once a week...sometimes 4 times a week. We certainly took advantage going through more books and movies than your grandma has in her lifetime. I think that's where it all started. Thanks, Mom! Now here's why you should show your...

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oliver & i recently went to explore our newly renovated public library in downtown madison, wi. we hadn't been there in over a year since moving to a different part of the city and frankly, there wasn't much to draw us due to the condition of the building interior and lack of interest.  can i formally apologize to this dear place? is it...

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