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Thankfulness and Complaints
Thankfulness and Complaints
by Shelly Hazard
Baha'u'llah, an Arabic religious leader who founded the Bahai Faith, shares with us his views on the difference between the acts of the thankful and those who love to complain.
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Satire is...
Satire is...
by Shelly Hazard
The formal definition for the literary form of satire is the use of irony, sarcasm, or ridicule to expose or denounce human folly and vice. Philip Roth, an American novelist, provides his definition of satire in this month's puzzle.
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Aspiration
Aspiration
by Shelly Hazard
At some point in our lives, we've all had aspirations - a great longing or ambition to do something more or to attain a greater treasure. Zora Neale Hurston, an American folklorist, reflects on the aspirations of her mother and her mother's attempts to get her children to aspire to something more as well.
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Solving Problems
Solving Problems
by Shelly Hazard
Albert Einstein held this view on solving problems.
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Teresa’s Words
Teresa’s Words
by Shelly Hazard
Mother Teresa was a woman of wisdom. Can you determine what she once said about kindness?
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Cats versus Dogs
Cats versus Dogs
by Shelly Hazard
Attitude is a defining trait in not only humans but animals. In this month's puzzle, Mary Bly accurately sums up the main difference in attitude between cats and dogs.
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What Does the Future Hold?
What Does the Future Hold?
by Shelly Hazard
The future is our legacy, our destiny; the future even holds our fate. So it's no surprise that many have sought to see the future. This month's puzzle reveals the thoughts of Eleanor Roosevelt on this subject.
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Be Positive!
Be Positive!
by Shelly Hazard
Today's puzzle gives us Oprah Winfrey's take being positive each day.
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Happiness Is...
Happiness Is...
by Shelly Hazard
Mahatma Gandhi was considered a wise man by many people. Today's puzzle brings a pearl of his wisdom regarding what happiness is...
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What is a Cynic?
What is a Cynic?
by Shelly Hazard
Cynism is an old tradition among some people. This month's puzzle presents Oscar Wilde's view on the subject of cynics.
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A Father's Advice
A Father's Advice
by Shelly Hazard
Every father tries to impart his experience and wisdom to his son. Sometimes the son listens... sometimes he doesn't. Charles Wadsworth expresses this relationship very well in this month's quote.
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A Kind Heart
A Kind Heart
by Shelly Hazard
In this month's puzzle, Washington Irving describes the difference a kind heart can make.
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What Does the Future Hold?
What Does the Future Hold?
by Shelly Hazard
The future is our legacy, our destiny; the future even holds our fate. So it's no surprise that many have sought to see the future. This month's puzzle reveals the thoughts of Eleanor Roosevelt on this subject.
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What Life Has to Offer...
What Life Has to Offer...
by Shelly Hazard
Last month's quote was from Eleanor Roosevelt, this month we have a quote from Theodore Roosevelt. Our past president has a bit of wisdom to share, regarding the best things that life has to offer us.
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The Power of the Press
The Power of the Press
by Shelly Hazard
When one thinks of Napoleon, images of vast armies at war are brought quickly to mind. But Napoleon was more than just a general, he was an intelligent man. This month's puzzle shows his more reflective side through the mundane - here are his words in regards to newspapers.
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Advertising is...
Advertising is...
by Shelly Hazard
In this month's puzzle, Stephen Leacock describes what advertising really means.
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When Laughter Comes
When Laughter Comes
by Shelly Hazard
Laughter is good for the soul. Laughter is healthy to both the body and the spirit. Laughter makes everyone smile just for the joy of it. Everyone loves laughter, right? Here's Stephen King's take on laughter.
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Changing the World
Changing the World
by Shelly Hazard
How does one go about changing the world? Margaret Meade provides one thoughtful solution in this month's puzzle.
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Thoughts of October
Thoughts of October
by Shelly Hazard
October ~ the month of fall harvest, All Hallows Eve, the harvest moon, and the herald of colder days soon to come. Our quote this month reflects Carol Bishop Hipps' feelings with regards to this autumnal month.
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Life and Love
Life and Love
by Shelly Hazard
Life is crazy, love is daft. In this month’s puzzle, the Irish poet, Oscar Wilde, observes how life and love can get rather loony.
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Why We Should Be Tolerant
Why We Should Be Tolerant
by Shelly Hazard
While the dictionary definition of tolerance explains what it means to BE tolerant, it does not explain why you might want to exercise your tolerance of others. That explanation is covered quite simply by John Cogley, in this month's puzzle.
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The Problem with Misfortune
The Problem with Misfortune
by Shelly Hazard
William Shakespeare's works have survived through the generations for the genius of his wit, the wonder of his words, and the power of his observations penned in verse. This month's puzzle shares a bit of his observation regarding the trend of misfortune.
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Where Are You Going?
Defining a Language
by Shelly Hazard
Language comes in many forms and can be as simple as a few hand signals and sounds. So what defines a language? Here's Carl Sandberg's take on the definition of slang.
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Where Are You Going?
Where Are You Going?
by Shelly Hazard
In Alice in Wonderland, the calico cat gave Alice advice on how to get where she was going, when she reached a fork in the road. Solve this month’s puzzle to learn what advice he gave her.
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Add a Little
Add a Little
by Shelly Hazard
The Greek poet, Hesiod, provides a little bit of wisdom in this month's puzzle.
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A Baseball Game
A Baseball Game
by Shelly Hazard
So what is a baseball game, really? Earl Wilson, a major league baseball player, provides one possible answer with this month's puzzle.
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How to Succeed
How to Succeed
by Shelly Hazard
The wisdom of Confucius has survived for generations because no matter how the world changes, Confucius' words still carry their wisdom. In this month's puzzle, Confucius gives us his sage advice for our success.
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The Benefit of a Positive Attitude
The Benefit of a Positive Attitude
by Shelly Hazard
For our anniversary puzzle this year, Herm Albright shares the benefit of a positive attitude, as he was quoted in Reader's Digest, June 1995.
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Retirement
Retirement
by Shelly Hazard
The wisdom of Confucius has survived for generations because no matter how the world changes, Confucius' words still carry their wisdom. In this month's puzzle, Confucius gives us his sage advice for our success.
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Singing in the Shower
Singing in the Shower
by Shelly Hazard
Everyone sings in the shower, right? For this month's puzzle, Josh Groban, a popular singer, gives us his take on singing in the shower.
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Rank Hath Privilege
Rank Hath Privilege
by Shelly Hazard
Rank Hath Privilege, or so goes the saying. But is that really what rank means? Peter Drucker, an American businessman and journalist, suggests that perhaps rank means something else.
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How Will You Live?
How Will You Live?
by Shelly Hazard
Joan Baez, an American folk singer and songwriter, shares her view of life and death with us in this month's puzzle.
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