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  • It’s Not the End of the World

    At least that’s what my mother used to say when I had a problem. And, no, the world is not going to end on December 21st, 2012 either. Are you nervous, though, even a little? Are you..





  • What Would You Do?

    We seem to agree that this is not a black and white world so if we just happened to find a sum of money while shopping we would know it isn’t ours and would return it, right?..


  • Is This a Black and White World?

    I used to see a world of absolutes where everything was black and white. It was right or wrong, this way or that way; a world without shades of gray.  I think it was more comfortable to think of..


  • Dear LFI: How Do I Help My Friend?

    This is the first post in the Dear LFI series where we will converge here on the porch to answer specific, personal, life-issue questions posed by anonymous contributors. Will you offer your thoughts on this issue?  What do I..


  • What is Your Superpower?

    Sandi and I talked about superhero powers a while back and both thought it would make a great topic of conversation!  Sandi Amorim is a blogger and coach. “Superman’s greatest contribution has never been the superhero part:..


  • What Does Your T-Shirt Say?

    Let’s give a warm welcome to Carmelo, leading the discussion here at LFI for the first time. You know he’s no stranger here as he always adds a lot to the conversation. Take it away Carmelo! Do..