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My youngest son was born missing a wall in his heart. Before the wall could be fixed, he became critically ill, as at five months old, he contacted a severe respiratory virus that threatened his life. We found ourselves spending most of March of 2002 in the cardiac ICU ward
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Last week we again witnessed society’s growing sensitivity to name calling and identification. We watched the unrest in Baltimore. In reaction to the deep disturbance, both Pres. Obama and Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake utilized the word “thug” to describe the protestors who were violent. After a negative reaction by
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I want to talk about what’s happening in Baltimore. I actually want to talk about what’s happening across the country... across the globe -- both on a grand scale and in the individual heart. But I’m not certain we can have that discussion yet. This may be too
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Each of us is involved in different activities. Our friends and kids have varied interests. And whether it be football or flag corps or bowling or the “Brain Game” team, each activity has that climactic moment capping the season, when excellence is acknowledged. In one sport we call it the
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Take note of the following recent headlines: (Don't read anything into these. I am attempting to make a point...) * The Hillary Show * America Needs Hillary * Here Comes Hillary * Clinton Begins Campaign, and It's a Toss-Up * Why Clinton Campaign Will Be Trainwreck * Hillary Clinton, Reinvented * Hillary
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As many are aware, my beautiful sister passed away a little more than seven weeks ago. After a year plus battle with (that stupid) cancer, Nicole physically succumbed to the illness at the precious age of 34. Allow me to share three, relevant truths: 1. It’s been hard. 2.
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The difference between a 16 year old and an 18 year old is huge. As my oldest approaches graduation -- an event the Intramuralist will undoubtedly address more directly in the days to come -- I am keenly aware of the growth that occurs those final few years of high school. While
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Ok, something somewhere is sticking in my craw here. True, that’s not a phrase the Intramuralist uses with any frequency. I’m not certain I even know exactly what a “craw” is. Since Google often makes each of us look a little smarter than we really are, I’ve
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I’ve read many insightful leadership books through the years -- books such as The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, How to Win Friends & Influence People, Change Your Questions Change Your Life, Strengths Finder, and the clever Who Moved My Cheese? I’ve also learned of all sorts of
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Dear Hillary, Congratulations! You have decided to again enter into the presidential race. Running the race is not easy -- nor is holding true to your values when the campaign’s rigor and rhetoric attempt to throw you off. The Intramuralist wishes you well. Also, consistent with our practice, my audience
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Is it true that it only takes a little bit of salt? A pinch of salt... taking it with a grain of salt... a little bit of salt will do... And is it true that it only takes an iota of salt to make things salty? Is an entire batch
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For weeks the Intramuralist has resisted commenting extensively on the Iranian nuclear talks. The challenge is that I feel my perspective is very limited; granted, my perspective is most likely, comparably limited on multiple other topics that I feel far more comfortable commenting on, but this one seems different; it