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The culture of good and why good is often toxic

May 10, 2020June 17, 2014 by Shay

My daughter wraps up the third grade this week and with it, what I hope is her incessant need to be “good” and “nice.” For many parents, a child intent on always being good and never hurting anyone’s feelings may be seen as a plus, an outward sign to the world that you are excelling …

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Categories Maine, Parenting, personal growth 2 Comments

Personal Choices and Unintentional Racism or Where You Live Says a Lot!

May 7, 2020May 3, 2014 by Shay

According to a recently released Gallup poll, Maine made the list of having residents who are least likely to leave their state. The local social media community here in Maine has been abuzz with all the wonderful reasons why people tend to stay in Maine or leave and come back—the unique beauty of the state …

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Categories Maine, Racial and Cultural 4 Comments

Maine’s race problem and Cliven is so misunderstood!

May 23, 2017April 26, 2014 by Shay

Like many Americans, I have been following the story of Cliven Bundy, the squatter rancher who refuses to get off federally owned land or to pay the his fees for using federal land. Instead, when the government decided enough was enough after 20 years, Bundy kicked it up a notch by bringing in his pals …

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Categories Maine, Racial and Cultural Tags Bangor Daily News, Cliven Bundy 4 Comments
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