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Jan 26 2017

First Impressions

I remember my first job interview. It consisted of the manager at our local Burger Chef calling me on my sixteenth birthday to ask me when I was coming to work. Nearly all of my older siblings had worked there, and he had anticipated his new cashier for some time. I showed up, donned my brown and orange polyester uniform, and walked straight into the work force.

Not all interviews are quite that easy. So much can’t be learned from an application or even from a cursory interview. A resume only tells part of the story, but a person’s character is so much more than what a piece of paper can tell. How will this person handle pressure? Is he kind? How will he treat people? [Read more…]

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Written by Ruth Ann Frederick · Categorized: Career, Spiritual Life, Wisdom for Life

Jan 19 2017

Keeping It in Perspective

Having a January 20th birthday, I have always shared my spotlight with presidential inaugurations. This year, tensions have clearly been high, so I thought I’d put it all into a bit of perspective.

I’ve always had a birthday. Every year, January 20th rolls around whether or not we usher in a new Commander in Chief. [Read more…]

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Written by Ruth Ann Frederick · Categorized: Culture, Wisdom for Life

Jan 12 2017

Is that really a word?

Sonder isn’t a word. At least, it’s not in the dictionary. I’ve always believed that if it’s not in the dictionary, it’s not a word. Ain’t that right?

…but sonder may need a second look…

How many people do you come into contact with in a day? I don’t mean just the ones you speak to or have a relationship with, but all those souls you pass on the way to work, school, or practice who escape your notice. Maybe they are simple blurs in a flurry of busyness that comprises your life. [Read more…]

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Written by Ruth Ann Frederick · Categorized: Culture, Wisdom for Life

Jan 05 2017

Coming soon to a screen near you…

In a conversation around our table in recent months, we discussed racial tensions and how people could connect and dispel the preconceived notions that lead to racial tensions. My son wished out loud that more people would sit down together and talk through differences and learn to appreciate one another.

So imagine my excitement when I read about Daryl Davis [Read more…]

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Written by Ruth Ann Frederick · Categorized: Culture, Family Nostalgia, Wisdom for Life

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