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One Language

“Although we all speak many languages, we are here together tonight speaking only one language.” — paraphrased from Elvera, a PAX exchange student from Kyrgyzstan Thirteen languages were spoken tonight. Each speaker came to the microphone not only to introduce … Continue reading

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Opening Three Doors

“The doors we open and close each day decide the lives we live.” —  Flora Whittemore A door, like a mind, can be open or closed. An open door is friendship and welcome. An open mind is opportunity and compassion. But both an … Continue reading

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Post-Christmas Resolution, Day 252 – A Letter From The President

Spent the lunch hour getting signed up to be the treasurer of a Toastmaster’s club, but was more surprised to receive a presidential citation for our family’s volunteer work. When we volunteer, we do it to serve the greater good … Continue reading

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