Here’s how I like to encourage genuine conversation: Ask people about their worst times.
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To pass maturity test, pay attention to consequences and lack of them
Wanting to escape the effects of your actions is a sure sign that some growing up is needed.
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The humble Farmer: Grown-ups hard pressed to tap the baby within
During Thanksgiving dinner in a young family’s home, a low-wattage light bulb goes on.
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Maine Observer: Italy tugs at a Mainer’s heartstrings
A trip to Italy reveals what my relatives left behind and what they brought with them to America in 1904.
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Maine Observer: Overwhelmed by choices at the supermarket
For a novice shopper, the multitude of choices presents a challenge, while the efficient checkout process is a marvel.
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Commentary: Class identity matters but may not be simple as we seek to define ourselves
And it seems many Americans voted against their own self-interest in this year’s election.
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The humble Farmer: Even to one with a foggy memory, ‘Da Vinci Code’ error is clear
In a book touted for its accuracy based on extensive research a mistake stands out.
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Garrison Keillor: Smoke has cleared, and battered Americans are still standing
Our president-elect will now spend his days mired in politics, while the rest of us get on with our lives.
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Commentary: Here’s the reason why Hillary Clinton lost the election
It’s my fault for flaunting my excitement at the idea of a capable woman leading our country.
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Maine Observer: Tips for making the most of your down time
Waiting at traffic signals has prompted me to create a guide: Useful Things to do While Stuck in the Car, or UTWSC for short.