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Good Days...Bad Days With Maureen Pratt
Anger, Illness, and Thermidor
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mpratt
History teaches us many things, but I especially like how it sheds light on how we live and what we feel today. For instance, if you look back at some of the times of great societal upheaval – the American War of Independence, the French Revolution to name two – many began or reached a boiling point…
Do You Cause Your Flares?
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mpratt
Sometimes when our illness flares or we experience new symptoms, we turn outward. Was it the weather that brought this on? To much work? Family quarrels? Traffic? But as easy as it would be to blame every flare or symptom on our chronic illness, we know that sometimes we contribute to the situation, too. We…
Sam Querrey Revisited – Sometimes Comebacks Take Time
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mpratt
In 2012 I interviewed Sam Querrey, a professional tennis player from Thousand Oaks, California. Sam had had more than his share of injuries, and was just about to make a comeback at a tournament in Los Angeles. But even with the best of preparation, his career did not quite reach the level that was equal…
A Blessed Memorial Day to All Who Have Sacrificed
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mpratt
I know first-hand that dealing with the loss of a loved one is not easy. My brother died before he turned 40, and a good friend passed recently – she was younger than I am. These holes in our hearts (truly, they are holes) will never quite fill. But with faith, time, and love of…
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