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Living the American Dream
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Living the American Dream

Sarah Hiner | May 18, 2023

Next weekend people will pay nearly $100 a ticket to watch the Connecticut Ballet perform Coppélia. I had the privilege…

Pat Yourself Peaceful
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Pat Yourself Peaceful

Sarah Hiner | May 4, 2023

Remember that wonderful feeling of your mother stroking your head or back when you were young? How calm it made…

A Perfect Celebration of a Life Well-Lived
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A Perfect Celebration of a Life Well-Lived

Sarah Hiner | April 20, 2023

No, it wasn’t a funeral. It was a retirement party for a man who, in my opinion, is a role…

I Can’t Remember Sh*t, But I’m Still Smarter Than the Young Whippersnappers
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I Can’t Remember Sh*t, But I’m Still Smarter Than the Young Whippersnappers

Sarah Hiner | April 6, 2023

From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life sounds like a great…

Victims Lose. Hard Workers Win.
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Victims Lose. Hard Workers Win.

Sarah Hiner | March 23, 2023

There is plenty in this world to feel guilty about, so why feel guilty for being successful?  Be proud of it. Bottom Line CEO Sarah Hiner explains.

The Thrill of Great Service
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The Thrill of Great Service

Sarah Hiner | March 9, 2023

“Welcome, Sarah…it’s great to see you again.” Wow!!! I had been to this spin gym only five or so times…

The Dishwasher Meditation
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The Dishwasher Meditation

Sarah Hiner | February 23, 2023

Some chores I hate—vacuuming is loud…laundry is tedious…and scrubbing toilets…well, you know. But I love unloading the dishwasher.  Before you…

Doers, Talkers and Those Who Don’t Even Try
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Doers, Talkers and Those Who Don’t Even Try

Sarah Hiner | February 9, 2023

My son-in-law accused me of being an “over-doer” the other night when I was talking about preparing for houseguests. I…

Give Love…Get Love…Be Happy
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Give Love…Get Love…Be Happy

Sarah Hiner | January 26, 2023

Some days, I feel like I’m living in a weird survivalistic video game where the participants are so fearful of…

My Journey Into Cooking
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My Journey Into Cooking

Sarah Hiner | January 12, 2023

Are you a food artist? Throw a little of this and a little of that together in a pot or…

The Many Ways to Say “I Love You”
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The Many Ways to Say “I Love You”

Sarah Hiner | December 29, 2022

In 1984, Stevie Wonder touched the hearts of the world with his award winning song “I Just Called to Say…

The Topic You Can’t Discuss At The Holiday Dinner Table
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The Topic You Can’t Discuss At The Holiday Dinner Table

Sarah Hiner | December 15, 2022

The only things worth talking about are the things you can’t talk about…so said my Dad many, many times in…

Say Yes
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Say Yes

Sarah Hiner | December 1, 2022

What do you think would happen if you said “yes” when you really want to say “no”? It actually might…

When Waves Come Crashing on Islands, Beware of the Relationship Tsunami
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When Waves Come Crashing on Islands, Beware of the Relationship Tsunami

Sarah Hiner | November 17, 2022

“He never talks.” “She never shuts up.” “I feel alone in my marriage.” “I need more space. You’re smothering me.”…

Collateral Damage of Feminism: The Mass Suppression of Men
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Collateral Damage of Feminism: The Mass Suppression of Men

Sarah Hiner | November 3, 2022

I have felt for a long time that there needs to be a “menimism” movement. In fact, I first wrote…