The Mommy Wars and a Cancer Diagnosis
A woman chronicles a cancer diagnosis and surgery day, detailing coping rituals. She jokes about practical worries like a biohazard cup and MRI quirks, while praising supportive coworkers and the chaos of family needs. She reflects on gratitude and the challenge of asking for help.
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Switch Witches enter Halloween with candy trade tale
Leanne Italie reports on a new Halloween trend the Switch Witches kit includes a black hat witch doll and a rhyming book. The creators say children leave candy for healthier toys with a witch that can be touched. Audrey Kinsman in Denver states the elf inspired the witch and the product costs 29.99 launched a month ago.
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Decision making from within says change rests in choice
Jessica Heynolds discusses Ruth Chang's view that sound decision making starts with inner reasons not external data. The Rutgers philosophy professor argues that more information rarely helps and describes steps: recognize values, weigh options, reflect on who you can be, and commit to a chosen path, while advice from trusted advisers can still illuminate choices.
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Rutgers University
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