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How Dad Taught Me to Die Well
By
Linda Mintle
At the end of this week, I will lay my dad to rest in his beloved small town on the shores of Lake Michigan. His almost 98 years on this earth came to a close last week as he breathed his last breath. My dad lived a good long life as a father, husband and…
Are You Discussing Relationship Expectations?
By
Linda Mintle
John and Sue have never had a conversation regarding their relationship expectations. This came to a head when Sue admitted she was disappointed in the way their relationship was going and was considering ending it. John was shocked and had no idea Sue was so unhappy. Relationship expectations make a difference and need to be…
Move From Complaints to Gratitude
By
Linda Mintle
The other day at work, we were all doing a lot of complaining. Some days, complaining is easy and we focused on lots of problems-administrators not listening, too many meetings, co-workers that irritates us, too little time to get things done, etc. We can all find reasons to complain, but is this the focus we…
Creating Positive Memories During Thanksgiving
By
Linda Mintle
Every year around this time, I am asked by media to talk about how difficult it is to be with family. Getting together over a holiday with family members who don’t get along most of the year can be stressful. But perhaps, rather than pulling out the stops to finally confront those family members who…
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