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June 8, 2014–Just Breathe

Contributed byAaron Matson, Waterton, SD   Warm-up Question Have you ever had the wind knocked out of you (literally or figuratively) or felt like you could not breathe? Just Breathe I suffered from asthma through childhood. While my case was...

June 1, 2014–Last Words

Contributed by Bob Chell, Brookings, SD   Warm-up Question 1)      “Last words” can convey rage, love or meaning. If you knew your life were ending and you wanted to convey your deepest insight about life to guide and inspire others...

May 25, 2014–Can You Confirm That?

Contributed by Paul Baglyos, St. Paul, MN   Warm-up Question Is seeing believing, or is it the other way around? Can You Confirm That? Psychologists use the term “confirmation bias” to describe a behavior common to all people: the way...

May 18, 2014–Keep the Secret

Contributed by Seth Moland-Kovash, Palatine, IL Warm-up Question Who are the people you trust most? Keep the Secret The effort to keep those who know too much quiet is a common theme in books, television, and movies. From gangster movies...

May 11, 2014–Which Voice Do You Listen To?

Contributed by Jay McDivett, Waukesha, WI   Warm-up Question How do you know who you should listen to in a world full of sounds and voices? What voices matter or mean more than others? Which Voice Do You Listen To?...