When Jim gave me a copy of Sarah Ban Breathnach's "The Simple Abundance Journal of Gratitude" more than 25 years ago, I had little interest in the book. I thought sitting down at the end of the day to ...

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An 1861 job-reference letter from Abraham Lincoln on behalf of a young Black friend and valet provides a glimpse of an extraordinary relationship the two had despite the demands the new president had ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The short, handwritten note is a typical letter of reference for a man seeking a job. But the author is the president of the United States. It is also 1861, and the job seeker ...

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Austen points out that real kindness beats physical beauty or riches. In a world where so many are apt to be concerned with looks, this reminder speaks to the long-lasting charm of empathy and ...

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