I wonder what choices I can make this year to extend my lifespan until 150-years old. Yes, that’s right! 150-years old. I have been motivated to be a centenarian ever since I watched Willard Scott celebrate the poster children of longevity on the Smucker’s Jam segment of The Today Show. I vividly recall pointing to […]

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I wonder what my life would be like without living in service. Martin Luther King, Jr. said, “Not everybody can be famous. But everybody can be great, because greatness is determined by service…You only need a heart full of grace and a soul generated by love”. My heart and soul are steeped in service to […]

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I wonder how the next six months will evolve for CCSR when school ends on June 15th. The first four months have unfolded well. The children and youth look forward to their revolving mental health breaks. They enjoy playing social and emotional games and feel safe expressing their feelings with guidance from the Mood Meter […]

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When I was a young girl, I loved that there was a Disney movie and character who shared my first name – Alison. ‘Alison Wonderland’ was incredibly special to me. I enjoyed her sense of adventure toward every place she visited, every opportunity she experienced, and every character she befriended. Once when I asked my […]

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