Siblings: A Blessing or a Curse – or Both?

Siblings: A Blessing or a Curse – or Both?

            I’m the baby here – three more children came along after me.   April 10 is National Siblings Day, a day to remember and celebrate our brothers and sisters, which I also address in my brand new YouTube video.  I am child number five…

UBUNTU: We Are One

UBUNTU: We Are One

              My Parents Were CALLED to be Medical Missionaries in Paraguay   March 16th is World Social Work Day. It’s when we are invited to celebrate and promote the contributions of social workers to individuals, families, communities and wider society. This year, World Social…

Be Humble/World-Thinking Day: Announcing Our Next Book!

Be Humble/World-Thinking Day: Announcing Our Next Book!

            John and Clara Schmidt circa 1952 in Paraguay, South America   February 22nd is Be Humble/World-Thinking Day, a day when we celebrate awareness and understanding of different cultures and the issues that confront us around the globe. What a perfect week to introduce our forthcoming…

Choosing How to Respond to My Failings

Choosing How to Respond to My Failings

              Photo Source: Andres Vera on Unsplash Yesterday, February 16, was Fat Tuesday. It marked the final day of this year’s Mardi Gras, the carnival that precedes the start of Lent. Most of us associate Mardi Gras with wild parades, masquerade balls and other rowdy…

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