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Our Journey of Lessons Travelling in Southeast Asia
Photo: Child begging for money from her little “boat”, a pot (Siem Reap, Cambodia) (Post by AIMEE LEDEWITZ WEINSTEIN) I never doubt that my kids are indeed children of privilege, which is not necessarily bad, because the important read more
I Have a Friend with Autism
Karen is a mom of a 6 year old with autism (Post by KAREN VELEZ) I had never met the woman who was going to give the presentation to the class. I saw the Power Point read more
Commemorating the 3/11 Tohoku Earthquake Disaster
(Post by AIMEE LEDEWITZ WEINSTEIN) “After a major disaster, physical and emotional healing co-exist,” explains Sophia Slater. “One can’t exist without the other.” To some adults, this might seem like common sense, but Sophia Slater is read more
Ian Plant’s Top 5 Resolutions for the New Year
“Red Dawn”—Isle of Lewis, Scotland, United Kingdom. (Post by Ian Plant) The New Year is upon us, a time for past reflection and future resolve. Everyone feels that urge to put their mistakes behind them, read more
Season’s Greetings to AHS Visitors & Contributors
As the 2012 year comes to a close, there is no time more fitting to say “Thank You” to our readers and contributors of AHS. Thank you for the support you have given us throughout the year read more
Canadian Author & Storyteller Nina Munteanu Launches Her Latest Book
(Post by Gary Doi) “The Last Summoner” is a historical time travel fantasy SF book written by Canadian ecologist and internationally published novelist Nina Munteanu. AHS readers may know of Nina’s work as she is a regular contributor to read more
You Gotta Have Hope
Feature Photo: Aimee’s grandmother & grandfather, 1994 (Post by AIMEE LEDEWITZ WEINSTEIN) When I finished college, I got a plum job right in downtown New York City. Of course, being my first job out of school, read more
Happy Anniversary to “A Hopeful Sign”
(Post by GARY DOI) It was only a year ago (May 9, 2011 to be exact) when I launched the blog, A Hopeful Sign (AHS). It was without fanfare or celebration, a soft launch to ensure that things read more
Keeping an Eye on the Future
(Post by ANN HARRISON) Now that you’re retired, you’re probably anxious to get on with living your life and doing all those things you never had time to do when you were working. And, although it’s read more
There Are No Purple Mountains
(Post by CATHRYN WELLNER) A few days ago I pulled a sample of my eighth-grade art efforts out of a storage box. I can’t honestly say it shows great artistic promise. It’s a winter scene, with read more
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A film by Conscious Action Network.
How to Accept Rejection
You're so right, JP! And congratulations, by the way on the success of
How to Accept Rejection
Thanks, Nina. It's nice to know I've taken the first step and I'm well
How Do You Feel About Retirement?
I don't have a specific age for retiring. I think if I continue to lov
Digging Deep for Truths
I doubt anyone gets through life without a serious case of self-doubt.
Digging Deep for Truths
Thank you for this huge serving of food for thought. I am in the midst