The Problem with Self-Esteem: Priorities

"My kids all have library cards. The cards, which must be scanned whenever books are checked out, not only encourage them to read; they also teach a measure of personal responsibility.

My children get to check out the books themselves and must return them by the due date or incur a fine."

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Goodnight, John Boy: Why 'The Waltons' Are Still Worth Watching

“'Could switching to Geico really save you 15 percent or more on car insurance?' wonders a serious-looking man. He thinks about this for a moment, then asks: 'Did the Waltons take way too long to say goodnight?'

And then we see that famous, shabby white house with the big front porch, accompanied by those familiar voices: 'Goodnight John Boy, goodnight Mary Ellen, goodnight Mama, goodnight Erin, goodnight Ben, goodnight Jim-Bob...'”

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