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Guest Blog: Malka Drucker: Purim—A Laughing Matter
Without question, the world could use a good laugh. Laughter, of course, isn’t usually what first comes to mind when considering the Jewish holiday Purim, but according to Fortytude exemplar, author and Rabbi Malka Drucker, why not?
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Posted in Fortytude Exemplars, Inspiration, Sarah's Blog
Tagged God, holiday, holidays, Jewish, Jews, laughter, Purim
Blog: Laughter: The Greatest Gift
Gifts are on everyone’s mind these days. But I’ll take laughter over clothing, jewelry or any other bauble. Let’s remember our greatest gifts—and laugh. Let’s laugh our heads off this holiday season, and perhaps have the happiest, healthiest holidays ever.
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Guest Blog: Darlene Nipper on ‘Tradition’
The holidays bring rituals and traditions to light, but what of the nature of ‘tradition?’ Here, TK Darlene Nipper describes what it’s like to be a lesbian during the holidays and of the dynamics created and shared within her family. As she puts it: “The truth is that my family has grown to place love above all else.”
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Posted in Family, Fortytude Exemplars, Health, Inspiration, Sarah's Blog
Tagged Buddhist, Catholic, Christmas, gay, holiday, lesbian, love, meditation, mindfulness, religion, Thanksgiving
Blog: The Gift of a Breakup
It’s gift-giving season, but what does the idea of a ‘gift’ mean to you? Gifts as we know come in many forms. Here’s how one such gift affected me—in the most positive, blessed way.
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Blog: A Holiday to be thankful and mindful
Take a moment to experience gratitude this Thanksgiving, and be mindful of what you have—and of what others do not. I spent Thanksgiving, 2010 in hurricane-ravaged Haiti, and it opened my eyes. Let yours be opened, too. And also, Happy Thanksgiving!
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Posted in Life Skills, Sarah's Blog
Tagged feast, gratitude, Haiti, holiday, hurricane, poverty, Thanksgiving
Guest Blog: Amie Valpone: Eating Healthy During the Holidays
Healthy holiday eating can be easy, even when it involves dietary restrictions, like gluten sensitivity. Fortytude exemplar and culinary nutritionist Amie Valpone shows you how.
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Posted in Fortytude Exemplars, Health, Sarah's Blog
Tagged chocolate, Christmas, cocktail, cookies, feast, gluten, holiday, holidays, nutrition, sugary, Thanksgiving, turkey
Guest Blog: Sally Horchow on making Thanksgiving gratitude-worthy
Why not make this Thanksgiving one you’ll actually want to be thankful for? Guest blogger Sally Horchow, founder of the lifestyle site, verygoodlooking.com shows you how.
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Posted in Fortytude Exemplars, Relationships, Sarah's Blog
Tagged December, family, Fortytude, friends, holiday, life, living, pizza, Sally Horchow, Thanksgiving, yourself
Guest Blog: Amy Redford on Being Santa
It’s November 1, but everyone’s thinking about buying holiday gifts. Here, Fortytude reader and Los Angeles-based director and producer Amy Redford shares about gifting a growing family—and how hard it is to cut back.
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