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March 17, 2013
by John Shouse
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how to make a difference 101

I was talking with a friend the other day who has been “in the trenches” doing the work in the disability community with families and individuals for a long time. This person lamented that in some ways it seems like … Continue reading

March 6, 2013
by John Shouse
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Tom and Becky, Sam and Laura

Ok… this post is rather long, and may be something of a departure from other things you’ve seen here, but I think it’s a fascinating story.  It involves a short visit by Mark Twain to my  hometown of Mexico, Missouri … Continue reading