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How to Pick A Career

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The Grandkids are 9 and 12 now with lots of time before they have to start supporting themselves somehow. Dr. John Krumboltz, Professor of Educational Psychology at Standford University studies how people choose careers. I majored in Psychology (liberal arts), graduating in the early 70’s.

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Gratitude Brings Wealth

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Our matriarch risked (and received) ridicule by family members to make her point about gratitude. From my Mother-in-laws perspective, the number one benefit to the great-grandkids of sending her a thank you note, is that she would continue to send them gifts. What benefits does gratitude bring? Why would someone do that?

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