If you’re going to be wrong about someone, let it be because you believed the best of them. (Give people the benefit of the doubt.) put it this way— I’d rather be wrong about my husband being a moral person who would never cheat, then come to find out he had done, than I would like to be wrong about him being a horrible person only to find out later he was faithful all along.


20, 21



Read Prefontaine.


13



Discuss the concept that “It’s not always about you.” Some days need to be about supporting someone else in their joy - or sorrow. Your needs take a backseat.


11, 14, 17



1

Invest in a laminator, a label maker and a glue gun. You’ll be glad you did!


5



You an learn just about anything on Google or YouTube! Spend some time exploring together and caution about how to search safely.


9



“You will encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated.” -Maya Angelou


17



Music, arts, words or dancing can have a profound effect on the spirit. Let's find something that gives you chills!


11-14



"Tough times don't last. Tough people do."


11-14



Read JAMA article by Brooke Peterson Gabster.


18



Sometimes you just have to let go. Let go of a relationship, or a dream, or plans. Let go of a person, a pet, or an object. It's hard. It takes a lot of trust. Trust the Lord will heal the wound, no matter how deep. His goodness is infinite.


16



Make a pound of ground beef go further by adding chopped cabbage or mushrooms.


19



Re-Read Tim Russert's Big Russ and Me.


14



Sometimes (oftentimes) the truth is easier to find than to face.


14, 20



Frustrated with school or work? It bothers you because you care or you hurt. That’s human.


14



Let’s look for examples of bravery.


8



Listen to Celebrate Calm podcasts for help dealing with defiance.


4, 9, 15



Plan trip to Outside Lands music festival at Golden Gate Park


17



Resist the urge to give unsolicited advice. Wait…this entire thing is unsolicited advice!


15



Check in on your friends. Even the ones that seem fine.


14-21



1

Watch the political conventions every election year. Listen and decide for yourself.


17, 18, 21



Letting go isn’t something active. Rather, it’s something you stop doing. Stop hoping. Stop fooling yourself. Stop wishing things were different.


17, 21



Focus on the lesson not the pain.


14, 21



Plan a neighborhood "Winter Olympics" for snow days. Create indoor and outdoor events.


8



When setting off fireworks...Keep a hose or a bucket of water nearby. Also remember Costco is a great place to buy them!


5, 7, 9



Don’t ask for anything until you’ve done what has been asked of you.


5



Never make someone feel bad for liking something. Not your kids, your friends or colleagues. Joy is a beautiful thing. Cherish it in yourself and in others.


8, 9, 12



Plan a trip someplace where we can see the Northern Lights.


15



You don’t have to choose to be single forever to enjoy being single for now.


17, 21



Sometimes grief looks a lot like anger. Are you upset about something you lost or had to let go of?


15, 21



Let’s talk about hungry kids. What can we do to help? Donate? Volunteer? Start a Little Free Pantry?


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