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Taking a breath...and being present

Taking a breath...and being present

Hard to believe Feb. 13 will soon be two weeks ago. Because we are still in sharp pain over the Michigan State shooting. But life goes on.

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Joanne C. Gerstner
Feb 24, 2023
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You’re probably wondering, what is Feb. 13? Should I remember something? Some new Gen Z holiday of pre-Valentine’s Day? Nah. I wish. The day before Valentine’s Day will now always be knows as when Michigan State had its school shooting. Our turn to face the terrible rite of passage of too many American schools.

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