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Humor in Difficult Times

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  (Never) Mind the Gap
  March 31, 2012

  There is a gap between life as we want it to be and life as we experience it. (This is where the reader says: “You”re Telling Me!??”) This gap is pretty important. For what we do with that gap makes the difference in our ability to find fulfillment, happiness and ...
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  Matthieu Ricard Translator for the Dalai Lama – Part One
  February 27, 2012

  Matthieu Ricard had it made — or so it seemed to those looking on from outside. He was born to a prominent family in Paris. Internationally known musicians, artists, and intellectuals joined them for meals and lofty conversations.  He published his first book by the age of 20. He earned ...
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  Life? It may not be easy but it’s “Aw Right”
  February 24, 2012

  One of the legendary performers in the history of show business was a Spanish ventriloquist popularly known as “Senor Wences” (though born as Wenceslao Moreno). He had a very successful career of eight decades, through performances around the globe on state, in films and on television. His success was based ...
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  Mr. Rogers: 
The Real Deal
  February 15, 2012

  I have had the pleasure to see a new documentary honoring the life of Fred Rogers, Public Television’s friend to children everywhere. “Mister Rogers and Me” gives us the rare opportunity to learn more about a television star whose goal was to increase the acceptance of self and others in ...