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Mindy Levine

I used to be a Book Snob

September 9, 2014September 13, 2014 by Mindy Levine

I like to read happy books. This was not always true. I used to love novels about quirky off-beat characters. I devoured books by Audrey Niffenegger, Saul Bellow, Amy Chan, Gabriel Garcia Marquez and John Irving, to name a few. They were and still are beautiful, strange and evocative. These books offer the same magic … Read more

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Common Sense Parenting

August 28, 2014September 12, 2014 by Mindy Levine

I am the kind of person to whom other people invariably feel comfortable giving advice. Throughout my life I have frequently been approached by strangers telling me what I am doing wrong. This free torrent of advice has encompassed almost every aspect of my life experiences, from the correct way to put on suntan lotion … Read more

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I am a runner

August 28, 2014September 12, 2014 by Mindy Levine

When does a runner stop being a runner? How many training breaks must we endure before we stop saying we’re still in training? How much downtime must we experience before we stop being runners at all? I am writing this while sitting on a bench beside a path I have frequently run in the past. … Read more

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Half-way point

August 28, 2014January 5, 2015 by Mindy Levine

I look down at my newest pair of running shoes. Bright turquoise with yellow slashes that scream speed. The shoes look fast, but I am not. I am slow and tentative as I walk/run around a very small local pond. Last year this was a quick easy four mile outing for me. Now I leave … Read more

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Welcome to Thought Before Action

"Between stimulus and response,
There is space.

In that space is our power
To choose our response.

In our response lies our growth
And our freedom."

-Viktor E. Frankl

Together let's use that moment between thought and action to consider, debate, and investigate.

Please share your own thoughts in the comment sections below each post.

Open discussions and open thought. All voices are welcome. There is so much to think about!

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