Posted by Sarah Boardman on April 20, 2012 · 2 Comments
There is a conversation on TED.com that I have started with many questions surrounding suicide and the taking of ones own life. You are welcome to participate. The conversation thus far has been rich and people’s deep well of empathy comes out. How do you move beyond why, when someone takes their own life? What … Continue reading →
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Posted by Sarah Boardman on March 22, 2012 · 8 Comments
The house is coming along. We were without internet for a couple of weeks and it actually helped my focus on getting organized, painting, cleaning, sorting…….more cleaning, painting and tomorrow, don’t laugh I will attempt to hang wallpaper. My answer for most things is to watch a YouTube video on it. Thank God for a … Continue reading →
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Posted by Sarah Boardman on February 5, 2012 · Leave a Comment
There is a lot to be said for listening. For some it comes naturally, easily and they can do it for long stretches. This is not to say they don’t have a lot to say, many opinions and could tell you if you are doing it wrong. I have a deep admiration for these listeners. … Continue reading →
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