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Book review - Never Change by Elizabeth Berg
Elizabeth Berg's novel "Never Change" tells the bittersweet story of Myra Lipinski, a 51-year-old visiting nurse who considers herself a contented…
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Privatization vs. the common good
To understand politics it is helpful to understand the thought systems of the groups with political power.
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DOGE - Gutting the federal agencies
The loss of federal services
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The Sammies
The academy awards for exemplary public service
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Psychotherapy outcomes for suicidality based on modality type
Individual, group, family therapy
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Book of the month - Who Is Government ed. Michael Lewis
People distrust experts until you need one.
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June 2025

Book Review - High-Rise by J.G. Ballard
What do you think about human nurture?
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What’s wrong with the US society? - Lack of wisdom
What’s wrong with US society?
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Book review - The Guncle by Steven Rowley
Steven Rowley's novel, The Guncle, offers a multifaceted reading experience that provides several benefits.
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Book review - Blue Skies by T.C. Boyle
Blue Skies is a somewhat satirical novel by T.C.
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Spiritual forgiveness
No longer willing to make other people responsible for my unhappiness
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