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Atonement…
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Joan Ball
Today is Yom Kippur, the culmination of the high holy days that extend from the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, to the day of atonement, Yom Kippur. I never thought much about these holidays beyond days off in public school until I heard this conversation a couple of years ago between Krista Tippet, host of…
More Thoughts on Success…and Failure: Alain de Botton at TED
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Joan Ball
Justice is impossible to achieve, consumption is more about needing love than wanting stuff and a society without some kind of transcendent focus (i.e. God, gods, nature, etc.) leaves its citizens with little choice but to make themselves the God of their own lives. These are just a few of the thought-provoking points shared by…
The Secret to My Success…and Satisfaction
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Joan Ball
I came up for air this morning after a week of juggling final book edits, beginning a new semester of teaching, attempting to get ahead of my studies, and trying to get into the groove of a new school year for Martin and Ian. As a result, the house is a bit of a wreck…
They Don’t Make Them Like This Anymore: Rest in Peace Patrick Swayze
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Joan Ball
Dirty dancing final Patrick Swayze Uploaded by laetitoumi – Watch more music videos, in HD!
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