Monthly Archives: November 2010

Bully for You?

Cal State Dominguez Hills Conflict Resolution Concepts and Tools Bully for You? December 12, 2010 Abstract This paper intends to show how bullying and intimidating behaviors are formed and how they are played out in the public arena, including school, … Continue reading

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How to Survive Family get-Togethers

How to Survive Family Get-Togethers To quote Dickens, “It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.” This can describe family get-togethers. Visiting and staying with family, no matter what the occasion, can be stressful. Following are … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving and Autumn colors

perhaps it is because my birthday is in October, but i love autumn and the autumn colors; they represent warmth and home to me.   I am thankful for a home, harp, health, mom, money, piano, musical talent and doggie.  Also … Continue reading

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Health Care and the system

my mother has been going in for test after test.  Each time, it costs between $20-300 dollars. it is costing her not only money, but peace of mind and enjoyment of her retirement.  One doctor tells her to take this, … Continue reading

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Love, money and security

we all want love, we want to know we are valued, appreciated, cherished and that someone wants to protect us and look out for us.  I know mom loves me, but she’s my mom, and I would like someone else, … Continue reading

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Mediocrity vs. Excellence

it’s easy to settle for second best, you get tired, you get defeated and because things are okay and well, just okay and better than they were before you settle.  I used to want to set the world on fire, … Continue reading

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