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Mark Schauss: Russian Rulers Podcast Blogsite

Why We Are Really in the Mess We Are In

May 20th, 2009 · Comments Off

The problem with the American society today is that we forgot that hard work and compassion and not over consumption is what made us a great country. We think that we have to have a bigger house, a better car, fancier clothes and more money than our neighbor that twisted our minds away from what truly [...]

Tags: Compassion · Economy · Opinion · Politics · Rants · The World We Live In · Thoughts

Sometimes, Being Nice Comes Back in a Big Way

May 14th, 2009 · Comments Off

Just got one of those feel good emails I felt like sharing with everyone. Thanks to Frank Cook for the big smile I got after reading it.
His name was Fleming, and he was a poor Scottish farmer. One day, while trying to make   a living for his family, he heard a cry for
help coming from [...]

Tags: Compassion · Fun · The World We Live In · Thoughts

In Memoriam – Marie Fairchild

August 20th, 2008 · 2 Comments

The world is a lesser place now with the passing of a dear friend and one of the best people I have ever known in my life, Marie Fairchild. She was an extraordinary human being, a gifted nutritionist, a master in the use of Chinese herbs and one of the people who helped me keep [...]

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A Wooden Bowl

October 19th, 2007 · No Comments

Here is a story that was posted on a forum I frequent and I thought I’d share it with my blog readers. 
A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and four-year old grandson. The old man’s hands trembled, his eyesight was blurred, and his step faltered. The family ate together at the table. But [...]

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