Burbia Blogs

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submitted on 09/17/2009

  

Wise Wisdom from... THELifeCoach -- Lesson 7

Learn, grow, achieve all your dreams...

Wise Wisdom...

It is easy to lose sight of the forest if you are hiking in the desert.
   -THELifeCoach

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submitted on 09/15/2009

  

The Luckiest Boy at Morse Pool

If you are allergic to saccharine, you best stop reading right here. I'm violating my usual standards for my writing, in which I aim more for salt-and-vinegar than vanilla-and-spice. But I make an exception for the mom I observed recently at the pool ...read more.

submitted on 09/14/2009

  

The Scourge of Redshirting. Kindergarteners... Not Athletes

This Mom I had just met at the ice rink was nearly frothing with rage. "There are four boys in Jonah's kindergarten class who are turning 7 in APRIL! 7!" She had been telling me about the elementary school that ...read more.

submitted on 09/09/2009

  

Wise Wisdom from... THELifeCoach -- Lesson 6

Learn, grow, achieve all your dreams...

Wise Wisdom...

Do you dream of wealth and success? Switch from Ambien to Lunesta.
  -THELifeCoach

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submitted on 09/08/2009

  

I'm an Out-and-Proud Suburban Pill-Popper

This article was brought to you by Celexa. I wouldn't be capable of writing anything at this stage in my life without taking anti-depressants. I should also add that I take the much-maligned anti-anxiety drug Klonopin to help me sleep. ...read more.