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Traditions

The Autumnal Un-Equinox

Patricia Ferrone | Posted 11.22.2009 | Living

Read More: Staffers, Autumnal, Traditions, Equinox, Autumnal Equinox, Focus, Hill Staffers, Imbalance, Ritiuals, Balance, Hill, Autumn Equinox, Fall-Equinox, Living News
Patricia Ferrone

Imbalance is nothing new to Hill staffers. However, autumn can be a particularly paradoxical time for even the toughest staffers.

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Traditional Marriage and the Straw-Horse Argument

Jane Minogue | Posted 05.28.2009 | Politics

Read More: Marriage, Traditional Marriage, Traditions, Medieval, Human Sexuality, Horses, Ireland, Sacraments, Animal Sexuality, Bestiality, Love, Sexuality, Politics News
Jane Minogue

"If we change traditional marriage, it's a slippery slope," said the man at the table next to me. "Soon we'll have people marrying animals." I'm not aware of any man-horse association that's lobbying Congress or state governments to allow bestiality.

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Gypsy Brides on Sale and the Money Side of Traditional Matrimony

Jane Minogue | Posted 04.16.2009 | Living

Read More: Marriage, Matrimony, Medieval, Traditions, Money, Gypsy, Love, Family, Chaucer, Living News
Jane Minogue

Marriage compromises love because marriage is a commercial arrangement; it can involve an exchange where people are considered as commodities.

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The New Year's Declaration

Karen Talavera | Posted 02.13.2009 | Living

Read More: New Year's Resolutions, Courage, Personal Growth, Conviction, Transformation, Traditions, Evolution, Power, New Year, 2009, Happiness, Living News
Karen Talavera

It's a new year, so what better time for a new tradition? Perhaps like millions of others or as in years past, you've created one (or more) new year's...

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Is it OK to Celebrate Christmas, Even If You're Not a Christian?

Valerie Tarico | Posted 01.11.2009 | Living

Read More: War on Christmas, Christmas, Religion, Traditions, Holiday Season, Bill O'Reilly, Solstice, Holiday Season Commentary, Living News
Valerie Tarico

What my friend Hannah is appalled by when it comes to Christianity isn't the broad range of kind, thoughtful people in her community, but rather the theologies that drive the Evangelicals.

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Can You Be a Virtual Grandparent?

Amy Goyer | Posted 01.04.2009 | Home

Read More: Connections, Traditions, Kids, Marian Robinson, New York Times, Obama Family, Grandparents, Family, Happiness, Oregon, Home News
Amy Goyer

I got an email today from a friend seeking advice for a fellow church-member who has grandchildren literally all over the globe, including in Europe a...

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Happiness Tip: Enter Into The Spirit Of The Season

Gretchen Rubin | Posted 12.31.2008 | Living

Read More: Decorating, Happiness Tips, Traditions, Daily Life, Celebration, Fun, Happiness, Holiday Spirit, The Balanced Life, Living News
Gretchen Rubin

I'm working on my Happiness Project, and you could have one, too! Everyone's project will look different, but it's the rare person who can't benefit. ...

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A Spicy Thanksgiving

Mallika Chopra | Posted 12.27.2008 | Style

Read More: Food, Traditions, Thanksgiving Recipes, Multiculturalism, Happiness, Family, Thanksgiving, Style News
Mallika Chopra

A huge feast was planned for the day, including masala turkey, spicy Indian vegetable filling, and traditional Indian potatoes on the side. Dessert was apple pies and a traditional Indian dessert.

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Happiness Project: Be More Festive

Gretchen Rubin | Posted 12.03.2008 | Living

Read More: Celebrations, Halloween, Traditions, Daily Life, Children, Family, Happiness, Living News
Gretchen Rubin

I'm working on my Happiness Project, and you could have one, too! Everyone's project will look different, but it's the rare person who can't benefit. ...

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Happiness Tip Of The Day: Use A Milestone

Gretchen Rubin | Posted 10.08.2008 | Living

Read More: Marriage, Wills, Traditions, Daily Life, Relationships, Death, Happiness, Living News
Gretchen Rubin

I'm working on my Happiness Project, and you should have one, too! Everyone's project will look different, but it's the rare person who can't benefit....

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