Someone once asked a great philosopher what he would rather have – a gift of money or a gift of friendship. “Friendship,” replied the philosopher, “because money is spent but friendship can last forever.” Maybe this is why our greatest wealth is not measured in terms of riches but our relationships.  Friendship is the cement

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Even though President Abraham Lincoln was in office during one of the most turbulent times in American history, he became famous for his ability to use humorous stories and anecdotes to make a point.  His talent often saved difficult situations from escalating to deep divisions. To explain why he used stories so frequently, Lincoln said:

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Seems like every conversation these days begins with “How are you doing?” or “Are you managing to keep busy during lockdown?”  And ends with “Stay safe!” Those questions have taken on new meaning for me, as I was recently hospitalized for 14 days with coronavirus.  I am recovering well, thanks to wonderful medicines and incredibly

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