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Inner Visions: Grassroots Stories of Truth and Hope
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Inner Visions: Grassroots Stories of Truth and Hope

By Jan Thrope

November 1, 2011

By Jan Thrope www.innervisionsofcleveland.org Editor’s Note:  This book captures the amazing inner strength of some of Cleveland’s most economically disadvantaged residents.  The stories of hope in the face of poverty...
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If Everyone Cared
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If Everyone Cared

By Nickelback

November 1, 2011

Favorite Lyric: “If everyone shared and swallowed their pride.” Editor’s Note:  While I think Nickelback is mediocre musically, the message of the video is moving, ending with one of my...
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October Quote of the Month

October 1, 2011

"To put everything in balance is good. To put everything in harmony is better." -Victor Hugo
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Turn, Turn, Turn
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Turn, Turn, Turn

By Pete Seeger

August 31, 2011

Editor's note: Such an interesting song, written by folk legend Pete Seeger and made popular by a pioneer folk/rock band The Byrds. (David Crosby's first big band, fronted by Roger...
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Case Studies: Mom dies, and troubled daughter grows up

By Tim McCarthy

August 31, 2011

By Mary Schmich August 7, 2011 My sister Gina received her first cellphone as a birthday gift a few days ago. Until recently, Gina had insisted that a cellphone was...
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Quote: “To laugh often and love much;”

August 1, 2011

"To laugh often and love much; to win the respect of intelli gent persons and the affection of children; [more] to earn the approbation of honest citizens and endure the...
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Case Study: Time to Ax Public Programs That Don’t Yield Results

By Tim McCarthy

August 1, 2011

Editor's note:  Since this was difficult for me to read and understand, I'll guess it may be the same for you.  I've been directly involved with Head Start through the...
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Article: The Elusive Fruits of Inclusive Growth

By Tim McCarthy

August 1, 2011

May 13th 2010 | from the print edition of The Economist | Banyan   Editor's note:  I've witnessed first-hand that wealth in emerging countries does not distribute itself equally and...
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Story: The Divine Story

By Tim McCarthy

July 1, 2011

Editor’s Note:  The following article, picked up from Divine Chocolate’s website www.divinechocolateusa.com outlines a brand I ran across a few years ago.  I was trying to figure out how to...
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Much to Say
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Much to Say

By Kevin McCarthy

June 1, 2011

[audio src="much-to-say.mp3"] I'm hesitant to use my son's music, though I have done so before with his commercial work.  This month's selection is not available commercially.  As you listen, consider...
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Article: Perfect Parenting

By Tim McCarthy

April 1, 2011

Written By Urban Samurai Published: urbansamurai.com October 12, 2010 Editor's Note: This article is so powerful that I haven't been able to bring myself to send it to my three...
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Newsletter: Lights on Our Path

By Tim McCarthy

April 1, 2011

If you’d like an inspirational moment today, write a list of people who’ve made a difference in your life.  Everyone has had someone who has inspired them in some way....
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Article: All Entrepreneurship Is Social

By Tim McCarthy

January 1, 2011

Written By Carl Schramm Spring 2010 Published: Editor's Note: Schramm and Ewing Kauffman are a little over the top for me (all single focused "believers" are to me) and you...
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Tried by War: Abraham Lincoln as Commander in Chief
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Tried by War: Abraham Lincoln as Commander in Chief

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January 1, 2011

Tried by War: Abraham Lincoln as Commander in Chief Written by James M. McPherson Preface: I’ve read plenty of history but I am far from a “buff”. This book caught...
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Story: Living Through Loss

By Tim McCarthy

December 1, 2010

Written by Carol Silver Elliott Published: Created for Vistage Online. Copyright 2002, Vistage Worldwide, Inc. Editor's Note: Carol's article, and another I'll share later, is all about living with what...
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1,000 Places to See Before You Die
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1,000 Places to See Before You Die

By Patricia Shultz

December 1, 2010

1,000 Places to See Before You Die Written by Patricia Shultz Preface: Yes, it's been out a while but I finally bought it and I love it. My first step,...
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Quote: It is neither wealth nor splendor…

December 1, 2010

"It is neither wealth nor splendor, but tranquility and occupation, which gives happiness. " Written by Thomas Jefferson 
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Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion
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Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion

By Gregory Boyle

November 1, 2010

Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion Written by Gregory Boyle, S.J. Preface: Father Greg was the topic of my last eletter. I saw him speak and read...
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The End
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The End

By The Beatles

October 1, 2010

Essence of the music/lyrics: This song is the focus of my newsletter article this month because I honestly believe that we become what we think about. As such, if we...
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Article: From Self-Judgement to Being Ourselves
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Article: From Self-Judgement to Being Ourselves

By Tim McCarthy

October 1, 2010

Written by Diana Winston Published: Editor's Note: Whether a student of buddhist or meditative thought, this article is for you. If you're like me, you've spent your life comparing and/or...
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A Simple Path
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A Simple Path

By Mother Theresa

September 1, 2010

A Simple Path Written by Mother Theresa Preface: I first read this when it came out in 1995 and just skimmed it again. The most amazing thing about this woman...
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