New Year Resolution

December 29, 2017 I am not much of a history buff, but I found the origins and the development of New Year resolutions fascinating. Did you know the ancient Babylonians…

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New Year Resolution
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What Makes for Happiness?

December 11, 2017 Christmas carolers and mall music remind us that this “is the happiest time of the year.”  This Advent/Christmas season is an opportunity to reflect on what truly…

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How to Succeed with Electronics

November 30, 2017 The plan was a relaxing weekend at the beach. I had a book I wanted to finish and enjoyed spending time with the characters in the story.…

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How to Succeed with Electronics
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Giving Tuesday

November 21, 2017 WHAT is Giving Tuesday? Giving Tuesday began in 2012, on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, as a specific day to highlight the importance of giving back, following the…

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No Turkey Necessary

November 15, 2017 Just about every American can tell you Thanksgiving is the fourth Thursday of November.  Just about every American finds some way to acknowledge their gratitude on the…

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The Sultan and the Saint Movie

November 10, 2017 Pop your popcorn! NCC is partnering with other community organizations on the Portland premiere of The Sultan and the Saint. It's on Thursday, November 16 at 6:30 pm…

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I’m Sorry – Sort Of

October 31, 2017 We’ve all received apologies. Unfortunately, sometimes apologies sound wimpy. A wimpy apology makes us wonder if the offender really meant it. Insincere apologies can do more harm…

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Toddlers and TV

September 21, 2017 Computers, tablets and smart phones provide shortcuts to fun and information- for adults! In regard to infants/toddlers, the scary statistics are in. Even the research has been…

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Backpack Blessings

September 8, 2017 September is here, bringing with it that back to school buzz. New pencils, new books, and new backpacks accompany many excited (or not so excited) students as…

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