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February 10, 2013–Transcendent Moment

Contributed by John Wertz, Blacksburg, VA   Warm-up Question The ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus famously said, “The only constant in life is change.”  Name three things in your life that have changed since the beginning of the school year? Transcendent...

February 3, 2013–What’s in a Name?

Contributed by David Delaney, Salem, VA   Warm-up Questions  For anyone who has grandparents, what are some of the most wonderful things they’ve ever said to you? Who is the oldest person you know?  What is your relationship to him/her? ...

January 27, 2013–Misinterpreted at Home

Contributed by Stephanie Opsal, West Des Moines, IA   Warm-up Question Have you ever felt like someone close to you did not truly understand you? Misinterpreted at Home Although he was a shining star to many football fans a year...

January 20, 2013–It’s the Little Things

Contributed by Bob Chell, Brookings, SD Warm-up Questions When things are crummy we like ‘comfort food.’ What’s your favorite comfort food? When things are terrible we retreat to a place we feel safe, where’s yours? When things are awful we...

January 13, 2013–Expectations

Contributed by Brian Hiortdahl, Chicago, IL   Warm-up Question Did you make any New Year’s resolutions?  How are you doing so far? Expectations It is reported that December 22, 2012 happened.  It was the day after the “end of the...