How adults can encourage kids to be original thinkers. We never had to encourage Moe to be a non-conformist (far from it), and the Smart Son has also grown into an original thinker as an adult. From our perspective, the more important skill has always been to learn to be a critical thinker.
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Riding side-saddle is becoming popular again. When I was a youngster, I learned to do this as part of my participation in a youth riding group, and I'm telling you - it is hard. Keeping a balanced seat when you're not square with the horse takes practice and skill.
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Lloyd Alexander's Prydain books were the stories that REALLY turned me into a reader. Which is why when Disney fucked up their movie adaptation I was Not Happy. But now it appears they'll get another chance. I hope they get it right this time.
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Examples of evolution on our VERY OWN BODIES.
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Why Komodo Dragons are like the entire cat family. No, they are - really.
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National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore is creating a "Photo Ark" to document the world's biodiversity. Here's a sample.
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Eight ways to survive and thrive in our middle years. So, so many things to think about and put into action here.
H/T Brother Steve
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One girl wearing whatever the hell she wants, and encouraging others to do the same.
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A fascinating conversation about body image with the President and Misty Copeland.
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When I meet with customers, I never wear jeans. For myself, it's because I don't want to have such a familiar relationship with them. But it also turns out that dressing formally puts me at an advantage in such circumstances, too.
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