by Susan C. Rempel, Ph.D. | Apr 21, 2012 | Patriotic Articles
I can’t deny that trick or treating, as well as the thanks and gratitude that embodies Thanksgiving are whole heartedly embraced in our home. But this year I’m in need of a big dose of positive energy. Aren’t you? I’m a big Fa-La-La er from way back, but this year...
by Susan C. Rempel, Ph.D. | Mar 22, 2012 | Motivational Articles, Patriotic Articles
Recently, I wrote about Pollyanna’s decision to play “The Glad Game” (https://uncommoncourtesy.com/PlayTheGladGame.htm). This week I had the opportunity to play the Glad Game myself. My son, who tends to bring home more than his fair share of viruses, was sick again....
by Susan C. Rempel, Ph.D. | Mar 22, 2012 | Patriotic Articles
Got Sniffles? Take Zinc! The past two weeks at our house have been challenging! Two different viruses were being passed around at our local schools. One of my daughters came down with one virus, while my son came down with the other. Naturally, I ended up with both of...
by Susan C. Rempel, Ph.D. | Jan 26, 2012 | Patriotic Articles
“What exactly do you know about Thomas Jefferson?” That simple question started me on a quest. It was the summer of 2011, and Congress was in the midst of the debt ceiling debate. I asked that question of my son who had recently completed the 8th grade. We were...
by Susan C. Rempel, Ph.D. | Nov 21, 2011 | Patriotic Articles
Did your child have a Halloween party this year? Of course, right? Well, don’t be so sure there will be a feast, party, or even a discussion prior to Thanksgiving at the same school this year. What? That can’t be possible? Have a talk with your child’s teacher, as...
by Susan C. Rempel, Ph.D. | Nov 14, 2011 | Patriotic Articles
If Congress can do whatever in their discretion can be done by money, the Government is no longer a limited one, possessing enumerated powers, but an indefinite one, subject to particular exceptions.” –James Madison That title sounds like a joke,...