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Character Counts
Written on August 12, 2014 at 8:27 am , by Janet Taylor
Parents should always be proud of their children's academic success, but we also need to acknowledge achievements that can't be captured on a report card. Beyond smarts lies wisdom. It's harder to instill but worth the effort and arguably a more important quality.
To help our kids claim that higher learning, we must talk to them about making decisions that are reflective, not impulsive. When 14-year-old Hunter Gandee's mother shared a dream she had in which Hunter was carrying his younger brother, the teen came up with an idea. He wanted to effect real change for the nearly 800,000 children and adults in the U.S. struggling with cerebral palsy, which his younger sibling has. So he strapped his 50-pound brother, who uses a walker, to his back and toted him for 40 miles in an effort to gain attention for the disease. The two-day hike was reported on national TV and in print.
Another way to guide children toward wisdom is with lessons in self-compassion. They must learn how to be kind to themselves by accepting their failures as well as their successes. That's what 7-year-old Cameron Thompson learned after he was caught teasing another second-grade boy who brought a Barbie doll to show-and-tell. Cameron still felt bad weeks after apologizing to the boy and asked his mother if he could start an anti-bullying club at school to help teach his classmates how to be kinder. More than 75 kids showed up to the first meeting. With his parents' help, he also posted a "Confessions of a Bully" video on YouTube. It's been viewed at least 70,000 times.
Character, they say, is what you do when no one is watching. These kids managed to do the right thing when they were out of sight and when all eyes were on them: undeniable proof that wisdom is achievable at every age.
Janet Taylor, MD, MPH, a mother of four, is a psychiatrist in New York City. Follow her on Twitter @drjanet. Read more of her posts here. Got a question for Dr. Janet? Email her at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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What's So Bad About Being a Trust Fund Kid?
Written on July 24, 2014 at 11:42 am , by Janet Taylor
To the best of my recollection, I have never met a trust fund kid. I'm sure there are benefits to having a friend who never has to worry about working, paying rent or facing the dreaded "I'm sorry, do you have another card?' from an ambivalent waitress. He or she might offer to foot your bill or pay for trips and would never squeeze you for cash. Sounds convenient, right?
But perhaps actor Philip Seymour Hoffman was aware of something about trust fund children that I am not. His untimely death resulted in a large sum of money going directly to the mother of his three kids because he refused to put any cash into trusts for them. Reportedly, he told his accountant that he didn't want them to be perceived as "trust fund" children.
Which begs the question…why?
His decision is not without precedent. Reportedly, Bill and Melinda Gates will leave their children only $10 million each. Warren Buffet allegedly will do the same. On the other hand, Oracle chief Larry Ellison famously began distributing the family fortune to his kids at the age of 18. He didn't want them to "be afraid of money" but instead wanted them to learn about the ethical and social responsibility that access to a vast fortune entails. Although both dropped out of college, they are hardworking adults.
It's pretty simple to understand why creating trust fund kids may not be optimal for some uber-wealthy families. The common perception is that money is a primary motivator for hard work. That's a complete myth. In fact, leading motivators for hard work are caring about customers and clients, having a sense of purpose, passion, an alignment of values, wanting to achieve and just plain having fun.
What's interesting is that Hoffman made a shrewd declaration of how society endorses the wealthy and privileged at the risk of alienating the lower classes. Perhaps he also wanted his children to learn the value of earning a dollar and, more important, character.
However, character does not come from a zip code. Parents with limited means raise responsible children and struggle with the same parenting issues as middle- and upper-income parents.
For my money, the underlying issue is not related to how much cash we give or leave for our kids, it's the life lessons we teach them. What kind of role models are we as parents? What kind of respect do we exemplify toward others? How much do we show love to folks in our own households?
Money doesn't buy happiness. I would guess that a trust fund doesn't either.
Would you ever establish a trust fund for your child? Post a comment and let me know.
Janet Taylor, MD, MPH, a mother of four, is a psychiatrist in New York City. Follow her on Twitter @drjanet. Read more of her posts here.
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Would You Leave Your Kid Alone in a Car?
Written on July 10, 2014 at 2:01 pm , by Janet Taylor
Imagine this scenario: You're pulling into a parking space so you can pick up Chinese food for dinner. As you glance into the backseat, you can see that your adorable (but extremely energetic) 3-year-old twins are finally asleep and safely strapped into their snuggly car seats. And you wonder: Should you wake them up and bring them into the restaurant with you, or dash inside for just a minute, leaving the kids inside the car alone? You're parked right in front of the restaurant's door. What do you do?
The truth is, if we haven't all made the dash inside, we've at least thought about it for more than a second. However, many parents don't understand the cause for concern until it's too late and they've received a reprimand from a concerned citizen, been handed a summons from an unforgiving police officer, or experienced a tragedy that will be hard to forgive themselves for.
While the specific laws and age limits for leaving a child alone vary from state to state, I imagine some parents are thinking: "I know my kid" or "No one can tell me what to do with my own children." Actually, communities and institutions can and in my opinion should. Some parents need care instructions for their kids. Common sense and parenting skills are not a given. If legislation or consequences keep one child safer at the expense of another parent's inconvenience, so be it.
Now here's my confession: Years ago, I left the motor running and my twins strapped into the backseat of my cool minivan on a hot summer day. Pulling right up to the front door of a local Chinese restaurant, I quickly ran in to pick up my order. It took a minute for me to find out the food wasn't ready. Then I pushed open the front door to see my now moving minivan rolling past me with one of my 3-year-olds at the wheel.
I panicked, crushing my shinbone as I swung open the door and put my foot on the brake. The car went from neutral to park. In shock, I said to my daughters, "Girls, what happened?" My level-headed, still-strapped-in daughter, Taylor, said, "Erin drive." Erin, my sweet and funny aspiring daredevil, just smiled. I was dying inside but so grateful that a tragedy had been averted. And I have never left a child of mine in a car or unsupervised since.
While it's true that parenting skills and styles are very individual, there is always one constant: the responsibility we have to protect our children and not expose them to potentially dangerous situations. You may believe that they'll be just fine in your absence, but—speaking from personal experience—in lieu of a crystal ball, think safety instead.
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Turn Off to Turn On: Make Time to Really Connect
Written on July 8, 2014 at 9:38 am , by Janet Taylor
Truly connecting with your spouse, your kids or even a coworker isn't a high-speed endeavor. Meaningful relationships can't be jump-started by hitting send, condensed into 140 characters or easily deleted. They're about a lingering glance, a tight hug or a pat on the back.
Unfortunately, high touch is being taken over by high tech. I've painfully witnessed couples more engrossed in their smartphones than in each other, fathers reacting faster to the ping of a text message than to their kids yelling "Dad!" and moms spending more time uploading family photos to Facebook than letting their kids download with them.
I know, I know, your teen is probably so obsessed with her Instagram account that she's not paying attention to you either. But it's hard to ask a teen to turn off a smartphone when you're not paying attention yourself. My suggestion: Aim for as much real face time as you can. Create mini media blackouts by using a basket to collect electronics for a distraction-free dinner or having a family night devoted to offline entertainment like board games. Most important, teach your children when to pick up the telephone to reach out to someone by modeling that behavior. Our kids need to develop the keys to love and trust that come from a human touch-not a touchscreen.
Janet Taylor, MD, MPH, a mother of four, is a psychiatrist in New York City. Follow her on Twitter @drjanet. Read more of her posts here.
Got a question for Dr. Janet? Email her at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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What Dr. Janet Wants You to Do for 20 Seconds to Feel Better Now
Written on June 18, 2014 at 6:11 pm , by Janet Taylor
How many times have you been hugged today? Chances are even if you're lucky enough to have been enveloped in the arms of someone you love, you still haven't been hugged enough. That's because the more embraces you have, the better it is for your health. Eight, in fact, is ideal. Here's why:
Hugs are a power boost for our immune system. They decrease stress levels, help fight fatigue, promote well-being, lower blood pressure, improve our cardiovascular system and benefit aging muscles. Plus, there is nothing like a hug to make you feel up when you are down or safe when you are searching.
The science behind the embrace helping to heal both your head and your heart can be summed up in one word: oxytocin. Oxytocin is a chemical that's released from your brain during the act of hugging, breast-feeding and, yes, sex. Think about the billions of dollars spent on self-help books, vitamins and little blue pills when one of nature's most potent resources is free and can be plentiful! A 20-second hug, multiple times during the day (as I mentioned earlier, eight is best), is all it takes.
The challenge is to actually do it. Here are some suggestions to get your daily doses in.
1) Unplug. Make eye contact and just go for it.
2) Pay attention. Watch how others are feeling. We get so caught up in our own issues that we miss cues from people that we care about showing us they need to be held.
3) Keep count. When you track and measure a goal, it increases your likelihood of obtaining it.
4) Don't be shy. If you have a teenager who avoids embraces, do it anyway.
5) Draw everyone in. Get your whole family involved. Encourage group hugs.
6) Press the men. Many dads stop demonstrating affection to their sons as they get older. Don't let that be the case in your house.
Happy hugging!
Who are you going to hug today? Post a comment and tell me here.
Janet Taylor, MD, MPH, a mother of four, is a psychiatrist in New York City. Follow her on Twitter @drjanet. Read more of her posts here.
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Why Age Is Really Just a Number…at 21
Written on June 5, 2014 at 9:00 am , by Janet Taylor
In a few weeks, the youngest of my four daughters will reach a milestone. She will officially be an adult, as there will be 21 candles on a very delicious cake. Yes, her ticket will be officially punched into adulthood.
Adulthood. It's hard to believe that a birthday can mark critical issues like responsibility, employment security (if you have a job), housing status (What? You still live at home?) and the pressure to finally be in a serious relationship. In other words, there is a general emphasis on just pulling one's life together.
Heavy stuff…but as a practicing adult I know that there is plenty of time to grow up. Growing up is a process that is not just marked by a numerical value. Growing up is a mindset.
Wouldn't it be nice if the parameters of growing up were carded for, much like liquor sales? How cool would it be if delis and minimarts had a calendar marking the current date and the statement: "If you are still immature and born before this date ____, practice self-reflection or ask a real adult to share their experiences and most significant life lessons with you."
What if the ritual of turning 21 was not focused on being able to drink legally but tapped into a person's ability to help others, practice respect and goodwill, and simply focus on making the world a better place to live and coexist?
What if instead of honing in on a chronological age to symbolize the pinnacle of physical maturity and emotional growth, we understood that things like wisdom, self-understanding and self-acceptance are not easily quantifiable but can be gained throughout our life span with a willingness to do so?
In many ways, the over-celebration of adulthood or being "legal" minimizes the true benefit of simply growing older and growing up. The real benefit of growing up is being able to appreciate your own successes and failures, to find the silver lining in disappointment and to have gratitude for joyful experiences. Completeness does not arise from turning a certain age on a certain day. Happiness and self-satisfaction can be present throughout our life span.
If we provide our young adults with an accurate representation of growing old and the recognition that aging is not a disease state but a normal process that holds both real beauty and potential at every age, as well as a blueprint for finding them, then perhaps every 21-year-old will have much more to truly celebrate.
What emotional accomplishments do you hope your child will have achieved by the age of 21? Post a comment and share.
Janet Taylor, MD, MPH, a mother of four, is a psychiatrist in New York City. Follow her on Twitter @drjanet. Read more of her posts here.
Got a question for Dr. Janet? Email her at email@example.com.
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What It Means to Mother Yourself
Written on May 9, 2014 at 9:44 am , by Janet Taylor
As Mother's Day approaches and millions of Americans reach out and touch the speed-dial button to their favorite floral shop, I find myself thinking about the day in another way.
This Mother's Day will be the first for me without the visible presence of my own mother, Joan Taylor, who passed away last spring. The loss of my mother has made me think about the qualities that I need moving forward that will allow me to mother myself.
Those qualities include treating myself with compassion and loving kindness, and being more accepting of difficult situations by hearing my mother's supportive words in my head—words like "everything will work out" or "you did a great job"—even when I'm unsure.
Since I have four daughters myself, Mother's Day makes me examine the legacy that I am trying to leave for them, a legacy not of material or financial wealth but of social and emotional capital. In other words, the ability to tap into their own reservoir of self-understanding and acceptance with a dose of optimism sprinkled in.
This holiday, it's also important to remember that while 90% of women want to be mothers, 39% of them may never be because of issues of fertility or circumstance. And 6% choose to be child-free. For these women, Mother's Day may have multiple meanings.
One consistent factor for all women is the reality that we have been mothered. That experience, either with a biological or nonbiological mother, has a lasting impact throughout our lives. We learn how to love, experience life's challenges, work out feelings of frustration and develop our strengths and values from our relationship with our first love and primary attachment, our mother.
The capacity to support each other as women by sharing our experiences of being mothered and what we have learned about our mothers and ourselves is truly what Mother's Day represents. It's about honoring our growth and origins and loving who we are just as our own mothers, in their unique and individual way, loved us.
Happy Mother's Day!!
How do you mother yourself? Post a comment and share.
Janet Taylor, MD, MPH, a mother of four, is a psychiatrist in New York City. Follow her on Twitter @drjanet. Read more of her posts here.
Got a question for Dr. Janet? Email her at email@example.com.
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Hit "Post"—Wait, Not So Fast!
Written on April 10, 2014 at 9:00 am , by Janet Taylor
I remember when memories had expiration dates. What I mean is that if someone had a picture that you liked, you actually had to ask for the negative or request a copy of the photo. Occasionally, by the time you received the keepsake, you had long forgotten about the event. The good thing about formally requesting a reproduction was the implicit approval residing in the delivery of the image.
That was then. This is now. These days, a photo is taken and uploaded faster than you can say "Cheese!" A quick turnaround is wonderful for sharing a joke and capturing good times, but if you are looking for private moments, you won't find them in this technological age. And when it comes to children—and more specifically photos of other people's children—we're not dealing with a laughing matter anymore.
A recent poll indicated that 57% of parents on Facebook strongly dislike having unauthorized photographs of their children posted. However, most parents feel like they don't have control over the images. Their wishes and wants are conflicted. As a parent, if you don't have control, who does?
Perhaps the answer is that every family needs to have a social media and sharing policy. Decide if it's okay to have your little cherub's face posted at any time by folks who are not part of your family's tribe. If it is, have at it. If not, then diligently make sure that your wishes are enforced. That may result in the potentially difficult task of asking friends and family to delete unauthorized photos. By the same token, if you post a picture and are asked to remove it, please do.
In the future, schools and organizations may need to require consent for the release of photographs to protect your wishes. Until that happens, the wiser decision may be to ask, not assume, before hitting the "post" button.
Have you ever asked someone not to post (or to remove) a photo of your child from a website? If so, post a comment and tell me what happened.
Janet Taylor, MD, MPH, a mother of four, is a psychiatrist in New York City. Follow her on Twitter @drjanet.
Got a question for Dr. Janet? Email her at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Be Willing to Learn from Failure
Written on March 18, 2014 at 10:00 am , by Janet Taylor
Inspired by my work at an inner-city hospital—but dismayed by what seemed a revolving door of the same critical patients—I decided to obtain a graduate degree in public health 10 years ago. I was exhausted by having a job during the day and school at night, but I felt like the luckiest student in the world when I confidently turned in my first paper.
I can still remember gasping for air when I checked my grade on my smartphone: C minus. I had let myself and my family down. I was an academic disappointment—or was I?
Looking back, that episode taught me a valuable lesson. I realized that there is a difference between a moment and an experience. Yes, I had let myself down in that moment. But the experience made me want to improve. This was not a fatal event, but one from which I could regroup.
Whenever you attempt a victory—whether it's hitting a fundraising goal for your child's school trip or creating the ultimate Easter basket—there is a risk that you may not succeed. The question is whether you stay in the game, knowing that there is always room for improvement, or slink over to the sidelines and never try, try again.
Be willing to learn from the experience of failing and be determined to turn things around. I did so with hard work and a willingness to listen to painful but honest feedback from my advisor. You can too. Remember: Failure is a symptom. It does not have to be a condition.
Janet Taylor, MD, MPH, a mother of four, is a psychiatrist in New York City. Follow her on Twitter @drjanet.
Got a question for Dr. Janet? Email her at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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#LoveYourSelfie: How One Snap Can Build Self-Esteem in Kids
Written on March 7, 2014 at 11:00 am , by Janet Taylor
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If a picture is worth a thousand words, then your selfie should be an epic story. And it doesn't have to crash Twitter to be worth a read. I've been watching with interest the recent campaign by NBC's Today show, #LoveYourSelfie. The campaign began with the anchors, faces without make-up, openly discussing their perceived flaws. Viewers sent in their own pictures, spanning a range of ages, actions, body types and expressions. Priceless.
I applaud the viewers who were brave enough to share their photos. However, it begs the question: Do we need a campaign that reminds us to love ourselves?
Girls as young as 6 report being dissatisfied with their bodies, which is shocking but understandable. Media images promote thinness as perfection and seemingly place a higher value on models who are white, blonde and slim. Rarely are the concepts of beauty and goodness from the inside out adequately displayed.
Low self-esteem and a negative self-image can lead to risk-taking behaviors in children and teenagers. Having a positive self-image, a healthy body image and good self-esteem are critical factors as children and teens work toward self-acceptance.
That's where our important role as parents comes in. We have an opportunity to empower our children when it comes to how they feel about themselves. Doing that requires understanding how they view themselves and, more important, how we view ourselves. Our children listen to the words we use to describe our bodies and our feelings of self-acceptance. Our children listen to the comments we make about their friends as it relates to appearance.
Here's a suggestion: Have everyone in your family take a selfie that they're willing to share. Sit down and ask each person talk about their photo, explaining how they felt taking it and how the photo represents one of their strengths, then caption it in three words that describe what they like about themselves. Parents can use this opportunity to share their own experiences growing up and how they dealt with issues of self-esteem and self-acceptance.
Telling the story of your wonderful, beautiful, individual self is a click away: #LoveYourSelfie
Have you taken a look at your kid's selfies? What do you think they say? Post a comment below and tell us about them.
Janet Taylor, MD, MPH, who took this selfie, is a mother of four and a psychiatrist in New York City. Follow her on Twitter @drjanet.
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What Made Teen Ethan Couch Think He Could Drink and Drive?
Written on February 11, 2014 at 2:53 pm , by Janet Taylor
Just when I thought I had seen or heard everything, a news item really floored me—or in this case simply made me sick.
Recently, a 17-year-old young man, Ethan Couch, was sentenced to 10 years' probation and an unspecified amount of time at a rehabilitation facility for an unspeakable crime. While driving 70 miles per hour with a blood alcohol level three times the limit, he slammed into innocent bystanders who were trying to help someone get a car started. His foolish decision to drink and drive—30 miles per hour over the speed limit—killed four people and seriously injured two others. Legally, what would have appeared to be a very horrific and sad case for everyone involved became frustrating and complicated by a single word.
According to his defense, this condition—having a privileged upbringing and lacking parental boundaries—apparently resulted in the disastrous events. Ethan's wealthy parents raised him with a sense of entitlement and poor judgment, and thus he was incapable of being held completely accountable. Yes, a sociological term used to define the downright destructiveness that results from greed, selfishness and ruthless behavior brought on by the quest for the almighty dollar became a defense.
Sad, crazy and true! As the grieving widower and father of two of the victims said, "I only wanted to hear two words at the trial: 'I'm sorry.'" And Ethan never uttered them. The devastated father went on to say that his home is now empty and just a house. Tragic.
How did this happen? How can parents with or without economic resources raise children who have absolutely no regard for their peers or fellow citizens? Have we overindulged our children to the point that being responsible for multiple deaths is excusable because they didn't know?
I can think of two people who are directly responsible and need to be held accountable for this tragedy: his parents. You would think that instead of hiring a high-priced lawyer, they should have invested in parenting classes and psychotherapy for their spoiled, remorseless son. You would think that multiple apologies would have been forthcoming from them. You would think that a judge would understand how her ruling reinforced the double standard of leniency largely related to class and socioeconomic status.
My hope is that as parents this tragic case reminds us that teaching individual responsibility to our children is more important than buying them a new iPad or the latest video game. May it force us to realize that we are raising not just children but citizens of the world, a world that needs compassion and just behavior instead of more senseless deaths and devastated communities.
Do you know any children that suffer from "affluenza"? Post a comment below and tell us about them.
Janet Taylor, MD, MPH, a mother of four, is a psychiatrist in New York City. Follow her on Twitter @drjanet.
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When Your Teen Tries Your Patience
Written on February 4, 2014 at 2:34 pm , by Janet Taylor
By now most of America has seen the infamous recent television appearance by Kate Gosselin with her twins on NBC's The Today Show. It started off promisingly enough, with the 13-year-old twins clamoring to talk about "how normal their lives are." Compelling stuff! What transpired was both shocking and sad. The twins were painfully silent on live television, creating the dreaded dead air. After glares and a curt "Use your words!" from Kate in response to their silence, one of the twins uttered a few sentences. Whew!
The resulting debate centered upon Kate's fitness as a parent, conjured up memories of Mommy Dearest, questioned the twins' sanity (they're fine), and suggested that their performance was meant to get back at their mother. What an intriguing concept. Are teens that smart and deceptive?
Teens certainly know how to push mom's buttons. Television and radio personality Wendy Williams recently burst into tears when talking about her 13-year-old son, who "doesn't like me anymore." She didn't get the memo: No crying when raising a 13-year-old. Really? Of course not.
The reality is that 13-year-olds will try you to make you question your own sanity. They alter their personalities and responses to situations in the blink of an eye. The same cuddly child giving you hugs and saying, "I love you, Mom," can give you a look and spew words that make you search for the 666 that must be somewhere on her forehead.
Thirteen. Hormones are raging, friends are confusing, parents are annoying and life can feel full of pressure and confusion. The good life…
Instead of labeling them as crazy or mean, we need to just hang with them and show them love. We must parent with limits and consequences in spite of how they push back. Remember when you were 13 and how easily you communicated with your parents? Yeah, right.
If you need proof that teens come around, fast-forward to the Gosselin segment on The View a few days later after their initial debacle. The girls were pleasant, relaxed and laughing. It was good to see, as it was further proof that if you wait long enough, the kids have a way of letting you know that they're all right.
Has your teen ever tried your patience in public? Post a comment below and tell us what happened.
Janet Taylor, MD, MPH, a mother of four, is a psychiatrist in New York City. Follow her on Twitter @drjanet.
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Dakota is a pedigree Standard Poodle who has won awards for her work as a therapy dog. She lives in the North Country with her alpha person, Lorena Palm, her sister dog Lulu, a Coton de Tulear, and Lulu's person, Judy Hunter.
How would you describe your life's work?
It all started when Lorena and Judy chose me from among a litter of 9 pups. They brought me home to a quiet household, so I helped make it exciting. I'm a pretty strong willed Standard Poodle and of course very smart, so I thought I could tell them what to do. It took 2 long years for me to learn that Lorena is really the "alpha" in our household.
Then, I took training to become a therapy dog to help Lorena find something to do after she retired from Girl Scouts. She likes to do things that make a difference and I like people a lot. Over the past 4 years we have made 150 visits to nursing homes, schools, cancer treatment center, residential mental health facility and even law schools during finals week. My favorite place to visit is the cancer center, where I go all through the facility to make staff smile (I smile at them, too) and comfort patients. Sometimes I jump up on the chair next to them and lay my head on their lap. That makes everyone smile.
Why does it matter?
Life is very stressful for many people and when I can make them smile, I've done my job. Lorena puts my special collar and scarf around my neck and tells me we're "going to work" so I know it is time to be serious, greet new people and pay attention to their feelings. But it is also important to me to help Lorena pay back some of the people who helped her when she was going through cancer treatment
How did you choose to do this work?
When I was 6 months old, I was in training for "conformation," which is a fancy name for what really happens at a dog show. I did well at the training and my first weekend of competition was successful, but in the last show I let everyone know that it wasn't my favorite thing to do. I jumped, used my mouth, barked and even put my paws on the judge's shoulders. After that, I started obedience training and went on to therapy dog training.
What would you say is your most significant achievement in the last 2 years?
Our team of owners and dogs was recognized by the State of Minnesota Department of Human Services with the Commissioner's Circle of Excellence Award. Our team of 10-14 dogs goes twice a month to a large residential mental health treatment center. I love seeing all my dog friends and I get to meet lots of new people each visit.
What's next for you?
I will go wherever Lorena takes me and as long as we both can physically do this, I'd like to keep working at being a therapy dog. And if Lorena has time, maybe we can do a little agility training, too. It's fun going through tunnels and doing tricks.
How do you want to be remembered?
Most people know poodles are smart and fancy, but I'd like to be known for making a difference in people's lives — just like Lorena does.


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Murder doesn't (obviously) only affect the victim, it affects the murderer too, in ways that are often profound, devastating and rarely discussed in hip-hop. In fact, other than Ghostface's post-murder mental breakdown on Walk Around, I'm hard pressed to think of an example – or at least I was until J. Cole's new release Killers surfaced today. Per usual Cole provides his own production work, stretching a guitar sample into a darkly banging cut that also interweaves Richard Pryor clips. It's an impressive beat, but nowhere near as impressive as the Roc Nation representative's narratively deep bars that delve into both the prelude and aftershocks of a murder. Think about it like hip-hop's answer to Bohemian Rhapsody, only with less opera singing. While I think we would have all been happy if this was off Cole's eagerly anticipated debut album, Killers is actually part of The Glorification of Gangster, a multimedia project by artist Alex Haldi examining the human fascination with crime that includes both an art installation and a mixtape of the same name. Dope idea, dope music.
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In this month's closer look, let's discuss the value of middle relievers. I'm a big Mr. B. Depending on the team, I have various combinations of MRs. On one team, I have C.J. Wilson still. (Notched a Save and a Win in a doubleheader the other day — natch!) On another team, I'm rocking Dan Meyer.Please, blog, may I have some more?
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In this month's closer look, let's discuss some closer trading strategy. As I mentioned the other day, I traded Street and some other closer for Haren. This might've put me at a disadvantage for saves. Now you're probably thinking what the eff?Please, blog, may I have some more?
In yesterday's game, Matt Kemp had 2 HRs and 5 RBIs. On the season, he's batting .383 with 3 HRs, 14 RBIs, 12 Runs and 4 steals. The 7th spot in the order is killing his value like Daniel Craig killed the Bond series.Please, blog, may I have some more?
It's time to take our beginning of the month look at all the fantasy baseball closers. Here at Razzball we are always evolving like Saaphyri's alliance on I Love Money 2, so I've added pluses and minuses in parenthesis for the movement a closer has had since the last time I went over them.Please, blog, may I have some more?
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My (Surprise) Conversation With Paul KrugmanSubmitted by Econophile on 04/02/2010 01:00 -0400
I ran this bit on The Daily Capitalist last year, same time, and got nothing but grief. What do you think?
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Paul "Smoot Hawley" KrugmanSubmitted by Econophile on 03/23/2010 15:18 -0400
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Stephen Roach Says It's Time To "Take Out The Baseball Bat On Paul Krugman"Submitted by Tyler Durden on 03/18/2010 23:11 -0400
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mean I think that [his] advice [to push China to revalue the Renminbi] is completely wrong." Well, somebody had to finally say it. So instead of pointing the scapegoating finger somewhere else, which seems to be the norm these days (cue G-Pap and his quadrillionth repetition that Greece is perfectly solvent and that unless somebody bails him out (ignore the lack of logic for a second), he will start playing Russian roulette with a fully loaded gun), Roach looks in the mirror: "America does not have a China problem. America has a savings problem. America has the biggest savings shortfall of any leading country in modern history, When you don't have savings you have to run current account deficits to import surplus savings from abroad and run massive trade deficits to attract the capital... Isn't it the height of hypocrisy that America can articulate a particular position in its currency but the Chinese are not allowed to do that." Also some not so kind words about Senator Schumer: "He always has a view no matter where the Renminbi is, that it is 27.5% undervalued."
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130 Congressmen Join Paul Krugman's Campaign To Rid The World Of Chinese CNY Manipulation Once And For All, Consequences Be DamnedSubmitted by Tyler Durden on 03/15/2010 17:39 -0400
By now everyone has undoubtedly been reading reams of primary and secondary opinions based on Krugman's discussion that it is time to play hardball with China on the FX "manipulation" issue. Retaliatory implications aside (and we are confident China will be full of these) it was ironic that one commentator on CNBC today pointed out that since the CNY is pegged to the USD, shouldn't America be looking at itself first when it comes to currency manipulation, before blaming others. In essence, China is merely taking advantage of the exploding US balance sheet, and adding on top of it its own fiat printing largesse, yet offset by its positive trading surplus. Certainly, Bernanke should have thought of that before it set off on the greatest experiment of failed Keynesianism ever. But now that China has served its purpose and was the economic rebound leader for the past year, it may no longer be as needed. No matter the logic though. The people have spoken and they want CNY blood (or the inverse as the case may be -what is that: lymph?). And not just the people. We have just received a copy of a letter signed by 130 Congressmen, and sent to Tim Geithner and Gary Locke, urging the Treasury to immediately address the "growing problems associated with China's continued currency manipulation" and in essence serving as a springboard to the latent protectionism brewing between China and the US, but never really escalating into all out trade war.
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Cleveland Fed Ridicules Krugman, Says Probability Of Recession Based On Yield Curve At Record LowsSubmitted by Tyler Durden on 01/05/2010 18:02 -0400
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Krugman: American Economy Will Not Recover for a Long TimeSubmitted by George Washington on 01/05/2010 16:59 -0400
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Krugman And The Magazine Cover HypocrisySubmitted by Tyler Durden on 12/16/2009 16:31 -0400
Paul "We need a housing bubble" Krugman reaches new heights in objective, hypocrisy-free self-assessment. In his latest blog entry analyzes the destructive effects of the magazine cover effect. He should know...
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Nobel Prize Winner And Stimulus Bull Extraordinaire Krugman Shifts Into Asset (De)AllocationSubmitted by Tyler Durden on 12/02/2009 15:44 -0400
Reading anything by Krugman these days is all about getting an understanding of why drowning in infinite debt within a decade to finance stimulus after stimulus is really a pretty swell thing. Well, today the Nobel-prize winner has decided to go on pro-stimulus hiatus and instead is focusing on providing asset allocation advice. According to Bloomberg, "Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman said he plans to sell some of his investments in Brazil, Latin America's biggest economy, on concerns that asset prices are over-valued."
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Best Buy, Krugman and the Carry TradeSubmitted by Bruce Krasting on 11/29/2009 23:35 -0400
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Comparing and Contrasting Mike Tyson and Sonny Liston
Comparing and Contrasting Mike Tyson and Sonny Liston
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Now this is a great research topic for all boxing historians,
Mike always talked about how he idolized Sonny Liston. The similarities between each are haunting. Both terrorized the heavyweight division in their primes. Both were masters at intimidation and looking at their personalities, both could crumble under pressure both inside the ring and outside the ring. But there is no denying how alike these two men were.
A fight between them would be such a mental test of wills and it could come down to who would crack first under pressure. I'm not just talking about who landed the first punch, but who could be more mentally focussed in preparation. Ali got under Liston's skin in both fights and Liston fought some very tough contenders in his era. Tyson's competition was somewhat weaker because he had more "no hopers" than Liston had. His biggest and best came against a too old Larry Holmes and a too scared Michael Spinks. However, Liston had two "backyard muggings" against Floyd Patterson. Floyd was forced into the fight because of political and public pressure. Patterson, who never had a great chin, it was believed had a disguise with him to get out of town as quick as possible. He knew that Sonny was going to kill him both times, and that's exactly what happend.
I think that Tyson had better handspeed and footspeed than Liston and would probably take Tyson to win by a 7th round TKO. It would be very interesting to see how either of these fighters would (or if they could come back) in the mid to later stages of a fight if things weren't going their own way. Liston quit against Ali because despite the judges having that first fight an absurd draw at the stoppage, Ali was up 4-2 on most cards. Tyson didn't have to deal with adversity until Buster Douglas, and while Buster was a 50-1 longshot, that fight and the magnetude of the upset was much larger than the closest thing that you could compare it to, as Jim Lampley did, Ali-Liston I where Sonny was anywhere from a 7-1 to 10-1 favorite.
I don't know if the second Ali-Liston fight was fixed or not.
Look at the lives of these fighters outside the ring. Tyson the purse snatcher, Tyson robbing people, Liston who held up a gas station and used to hit people over the head with clubs. (In fact, Sonny would get beaten by policemen's clubs as well.) Both of these fighters had some of the meanest mean streaks which made them similar. However, my question to the forums is, what made them different?
Oct 17 2007, 10:34 AM
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I don't think Tyson's competition was weaker though.
Spinks was a better fighter then Patterson was.
Their competition was pretty much even. Tyson faced Tucker who DID have talent...but never did anything of note after Tyson beat his ass...except beat Oliver McCall and Olin Norris. Tyson destroyed decent champions like Pinklon Thomas and Trevor Berbick. And even though Larry was past-it, the man could obviously STILL fight and had that experience. That is a good win for Tyson. It doesn't hurt Larry's legacy at all, but it should enhance Tyson's. Tyson also beat James Smith, Razor Ruddock, Carl Williams, and Andre Golota...
Besides Patterson, Liston's best competition was Ali, which he lost both times, Cleveland Williams, Zora Folley, Eddie Machen, all destoryed by Sonny.
But Liston did have good skills. Nice jab, nice technique, but he never had anyone in his time remotely close to Tyson in terms of talent with the exception of a young Muhammad Ali of course. But Ali was a totally different style. I can see the fight going either way, but would favor Tyson via brutal stoppage around 6.
Who is greater? TYSON.
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I would seriously favour Sonny over Mike for the following reasons.
Intimidation factor. Mike always liked to play at intimidating but was the biggest mental midget I have ever seen & I think Sonny would have had him shitting himself by the staredown.
Jab. Both had good jabs but Listons was harder & longer much much longer. If Liston fought smart he would be able to keep Mike at bay & probably stop him.
Tyson could win no doubt but I would place Sonny as a heavy betting favourite.
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LEEDS, United Kingdom (AFP) — England star Kevin Pietersen yesterday dropped a bombshell by suggesting that the third and final Test against South Africa might be his last.
"I can't rule out that my next Test may be my last," he said after winning the man of the match award in the drawn second Test at Headingley after a superb innings of 149, which he followed up by taking three wickets.
Pietersen's future was a major issue before the series against the Proteas began.
He has already announced his retirement from from one-day international cricket, amid speculation he wanted to be available for a full Indian Premier League programme while still playing for England and play in the upcoming World Twenty20 in September.
"That is two of many points," he said. "But they're not the main two points. Let's make that very clear, there are other points I am trying to sort out in the dressing room.
"There are a lot of other issues. It's absolutely 100 per cent not a money issue. You'll find out soon enough, not tonight. It will be a lot clearer after the next Test match."
Pietersen said it would be a "huge shame" if his Test career came to an end.
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South Africa, gunning for England's world number one Test side position, are currently 1-0 up in the series after yesterday's second Test draw. The third Test starts at Lord's on August 16.
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