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October 16, 2022–Persistence

CeCee Mills, Greensboro, NC Warm-up Questions What is the difference between being persistent and being annoying? How do you decide when to push harder and when to pull back? Persistence I keep thinking about the people’s determination in the Ukraine....

October 9, 2022–Borderlands

Kris Litman-Koon, Mount Pleasant, SC Warm-up Question What determines the borders of the space where you are now gathered? For instance, if you are in a room, the answer would  be the walls.  What about beyond that? What determines the...

October 2, 2022–Duty!

Joshua Serraro, San Carlos, CA Warm-up Questions What does duty mean?  Do you believe that you have any duties as a child, sibling, student, or citizen? Duty! John Stewart is an actor, comedian, and talk show host. He is probably...

September 25, 2022–Too Much Forgiveness?

Leslie Weber, Chesapeake, VA Warm-up Question Do a mini money autobiography. Here are question suggestions: What is the earliest experience with money that you remember? As a child growing up, did you feel rich or poor? Why? What has your...

September 18, 2022–Heavenly Mansions

Scott Moore, Erfurt, Germany Warm-up Question How can good come from evil?   Can you give an example? Heavenly Mansions Mackenzie Scott, novelist and former wife to Jeff Bezos, both of Amazon fame, is increasing her reputation for generosity with a...