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Crystal’s Clear View: A time to celebrate women
Editor’s note: International Women’s Day was Wednesday, March 8. It’s a beautiful spring day, and women worldwide are…
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Our youth need work ethic
I recently read a blog article in which the author wrote about young adults and how they are…
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What it takes to be a leader
Most companies have a leader, but not all companies have great leaders. It takes a lot to be…
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Equality for all
On the third Monday in January, America celebrates the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and for…
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New year, new you
It’s a new year and a new decade — time for a fresh start and those new year’s…
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Managing grief with grace
Holidays are filled with traditions, memories and time spent with loved ones, but when those loved ones are…
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Perception
Perception. We all have it. We all have had a perception of things and at times, people and…
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Understanding T1D
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, and with this month comes a time to educate and advocate. Educate…
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Having an attitude of gratitude
I was watching a television show recently where one person asked the other, “how is your day?” That…
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Keeping safe during trick-or-treating
Halloween and trick-or-treating are all about great costumes, candy and fun, but this holiday can be dangerous if…
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Get those mammograms
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. This…