Ken Potts
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Why older generation must prepare to pass the torch to the youngApr 03, 2019 1:14 pm - Listening to a young minister preaching in a church I was visiting, I found myself being somewhat condescending in response to her laboriously intellectualized, dry and ...
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Humility grows as memory fadesJan 25, 2019 12:00 am - I used to pride myself on my memory and attention to detail. In fact, I took a bit of offense when anyone presumed to remind me of something, suggest I'd forgotten som...
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How different people deal with 'life's flow'Jan 17, 2019 8:59 am - "Life flows on ..." A friend of mine used to say that. It's an interesting analogy. It brings to mind a swiftly flowing river punctuated by occasional rapids, even a w...
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A small example of what makes us a communityJan 10, 2019 10:43 am - OK, it's just a little thing. On the other hand, it might be one of those little things that say something important about who we are as people. I am talking about those...
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Raising kids: Tips for holding on and letting goJan 02, 2019 1:18 pm - Holding on; letting go. These are two of the most important, and difficult, dynamics of any relationship. In our families, friendships and jobs, there are times when we...
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Giving and sharing doesn't have to stop at ChristmasDec 30, 2018 12:00 am - It came and going, going, gone. You know: the Christmas season. The gifts have been opened, the wrapping paper tossed into the fireplace for later combustion. Small part...
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How to deal with family during the holidaysDec 19, 2018 7:29 am - The family mini van pulls into the drive, making the first path in the new fallen snow. The air is crisp, the night sky clear, the moonlight glistens off the rooftops. ...
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Are we putting too much emphasis on homework?Dec 13, 2018 10:54 am - "Our educational system is in trouble." "In too many schools, kids just aren't learning what they need to learn." "Our children are going to have to work harder and long...
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Tips for helping your kids with homeworkDec 06, 2018 9:53 am - About this time in the school year, after a couple of less than spectacular grade reports, some parents may be considering giving their kids a bit of a boost in the home...
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There's no excuse for striking a childNov 29, 2018 7:35 am - "Just a minute! There's no excuse for that!" The woman in the Jewel paused in the midst of repeatedly slapping her small child to turn and stare at me. So did the other ...