Stolen Thunder
Talking about secrets with my daughter turned out to be more complicated than I expected. A few months ago I asked her to deliver a…
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Stolen Thunder
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Birbal Reveals the Thief
Birbal Reveals the Thief
Here we have another Birbal story. Intellectual courage allows us to try unconventional methods. At the same time, lack of social courage may be our…
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Let Me Tell You a Secret!
Let Me Tell You a Secret!
The other day the Lovely K. and I were having another conversation about secrets. In fifth grade, the girls spent much of their recess time…
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Courage Book Review – The Dangerous Book for Boys
Courage Book Review – The Dangerous Book for Boys
When The Dangerous Book for Boys came out a few years ago, it caused quite a stir, buddying up to Harry Potter on the bestseller…
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The Legend of the Banyan Deer
The Legend of the Banyan Deer
There is another story from India that has some similar features to the Damon and Pythias story. This is another tale of self-sacrifice, a difficult…
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The Children’s Room
The Children’s Room
For the most part, if you want to find fairy tales and folk tales and myths and legends, if you want to use enchantment, you…
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Courage Book Review – Saints and Animals
Courage Book Review – Saints and Animals
Last week I shared the legend of St. Francis and the Wolf of Gubbio. Today, Lion’s Whiskers offers two books on the same theme. On…
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Board-Breaking
Board-Breaking
My daughter and Lisa’s kids all take Tae Kwon Do, the martial arts practice of Korea. They are all just months away from earning their…
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This is What’s True: Anya’s Story
This is What’s True: Anya’s Story
In the summer of 2009, my friend Anya’s* husband suddenly announced he was moving out. After ten years of marriage and two children together, he quit…
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Courage Challenge of the Day
Courage Challenge of the Day
Lion’s Whiskers offers this courage challenge: As an opportunity to put your social courage muscles to work, say “Hello” to everyone who crosses your path today! …
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