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Unlike their upper-middle-class kindred—the executives, doctors, and lawyers who settle down in one place—relos forgo the old community props of their class: pedigree and family ties; seats on the vestry and the hospital board; and the
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“Numb the dark and you numb the light.”
― Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead
― Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead
“-He drives recklessly or speeds up when he’s angry.
-He punches walls or kicks doors.
-He throws things around, even if they don’t hit you.”
― Why Does He Do That? Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men
-He punches walls or kicks doors.
-He throws things around, even if they don’t hit you.”
― Why Does He Do That? Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men
“The willingness to show up changes us, It makes us a little braver each time.”
― Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead
― Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead
“What could I do to feel happier living here? …
1. Walk more.
2. Buy local.
3. Get to know my neighbors.
4. Do fun stuff.
5. Explore nature.
6. Volunteer.
7. Eat local.
8. Become more political.
9. Create something new.
10. Stay loyal through hard times.”
― This Is Where You Belong: The Art and Science of Loving the Place You Live
1. Walk more.
2. Buy local.
3. Get to know my neighbors.
4. Do fun stuff.
5. Explore nature.
6. Volunteer.
7. Eat local.
8. Become more political.
9. Create something new.
10. Stay loyal through hard times.”
― This Is Where You Belong: The Art and Science of Loving the Place You Live
“A side effect of memory training, in other words, is an improvement in your general ability to concentrate. This ability can then be fruitfully applied to any task demanding deep work.”
― Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World
― Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World
The F-word
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This is our reading group for anybody who loves to read and identifies as a feminist. We'll be reading a variety of books that may fall into one of th ...more
Social Change & Activism
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People interested in progressive social change for advancing social justice and the environment. Exploring issues, ideas, solutions, organizing, metho ...more
Solidarity & Solutions Book Club
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— last activity Feb 08, 2017 04:38PM
Do you want to understand how Trump came to Power? Do you want to build a more powerful and inclusive progressive movement? Me too -- that's why I'm ...more
DC Public Library
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— last activity Oct 05, 2016 06:59AM
A book group hosted by the DC Public Library. Join us to discuss and discover great books!
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