I dedicated much of my childhood to racing quarter midgets. These go-kart-like race cars brought out a competitive side in my dad and me that …
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Welcoming What Is Different
I want to share some personal memories: When I was a small child my dad was a farmer, and at some point he hired a …
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In this hurry-up and get everything–and more–done society, researchers have found that American adults actually overestimate the number of hours they work and underestimate the …
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I grew up on a farm in Southwestern Michigan. I vaguely remember the hired hand that helped my dad when I was very young. “Lou” …
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