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Reality Check: That Which Strikes Fear

Did you hear the story about the person who called police on a vacuum cleaner that was trapped in the bathroom? Apparently, the resident could see shadows under the bathroom door. There was obviously something amiss; no one was supposed … Continue reading

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Reality Check: Telling It Like It Is

Do you find it difficult to talk about things that are really important? It’s easier to talk about the trivial, especially when we agree. We commiserate about the weather and the price of gas. We share our delight about the … Continue reading

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Reality Check: The Reality of Imperfection

There’s plenty in society, culture, politics, education and life in general that’s not perfect. I don’t believe that it’s ever been perfect. I highly doubt that it ever will be perfect in the future. Furthermore, my views of what constitutes … Continue reading

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Reality Check: Feelings for the Future

Imagine the future. Maybe your daydreams are happy ones—winning the lottery, lazing on sandy beaches surrounded by loving friends and family. It’s a future with happiness, health, and good will. Or perhaps the future that springs to mind is filled … Continue reading

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Reality Check: Our Own Reflections

After he’d spent half an hour digging in the lawn and dining on bugs and worms, the young raccoon came prancing up to the patio door. Whoa! What was that? He stopped short; backed away. Tilted his head. Backed up … Continue reading

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Reality Check: Love, Practically Speaking

Different people want different things. It’s a good thing too, isn’t it? Otherwise, we’d all want the same house, the same job, the same cat, and…the same mate. Clearly, we don’t all want the same mate, but many of us … Continue reading

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Reality Check: The Value of Lobster

The lobster fishery has been a way of life for generations of families along the South Shore. It’s literally put food on lots of tables. As I don’t come from fishing folk, I wasn’t aware of how the perception of … Continue reading

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Reality Check: The Accountability of Writing it Down

At the beginning of the year, Glasser Canada made an offer to its members. If a member provided a couple of New Year’s resolutions appropriate for display on the Glasser website, they would get 10 bucks off their next purchase. … Continue reading

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Reality Check: Pictures of Celebration

It’s the time of year when we are surrounded by pictures of celebration and joy. There are images of beaming families who obviously love each other and probably never disagree. They sit at tables overflowing with perfectly cooked, delicious food, … Continue reading

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Reality Check: The Question of Gravity

How’s gravity working for you? Yes, gravity—that force that keeps us on the surface of the earth. Do you like it? Maybe life would be better if there was less gravity so we could gently float around. Or maybe gravity … Continue reading

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