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People say, “wherever you go, there you are.” But moving to a new place gives the old you a new perspective.

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‘Friendly’ Advice

Sometimes, making friends is just as hard as being born into a *dysfunctional* family. Here you’ll find some ‘friend’ly advice on how to make friends.

'Friendly' Advice

Some advice to my students

  • October 25, 2023October 25, 2023
Some advice to my students

I used to tell my students that, if they met someone who did not disagree with everything they said, they should marry that person.

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'Friendly' Advice

Bye Bye

  • August 21, 2023August 21, 2023
Bye Bye

I am not good at making friends. When I taught college classes, I learned a lot about myself. First, I enjoyed learning. Not all my master’s level courses were fascinating, but I responded well to established theories. I could relate. When I taught, I didn’t…

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'Friendly' Advice

Making friends is just as hard as…

  • June 17, 2023October 15, 2023
Making friends is just as hard as…

Making friends . . . I always taught students that there’s a 50/50 rule in life: no matter what you do, 50% of the people in the world will like you and 50% won’t like you, no matter what you do. Fortunately, most of the…

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Off the top of my head and recently added:
  • My Holiday Letter to You
  • On Volunteering
  • All Bent Out of Shape
  • Traveling Thoughts
  • Therapy & Self-preservation

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