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COUPLE'S NET
“Right” Way vs. What You Grew Up WithI’ve written about whether you want to be “Right” or whether you want to be happy. This is a twist from there. Most people instinctively think and believe...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Dec. 17, 2022There are no comments yet. 10391 Views
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Appreciating Holiday Letters/Emails that Include ChallengesI received two holiday emails this year that surprised and pleased me. The couples/families that sent them both included challenges that they’ve faced this...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Dec. 24, 2022There are no comments yet. 9235 Views
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BecauseBecause So I can’t save the world— can’t save even myself, can’t wrap my arms around every frightened child, can’t foster peace...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jan. 14, 2023There are no comments yet. 7837 Views
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Fierce LoveWhen I am advocating for my husband while he’s in hospital, I refer to it as ‘Fierce Love’. I will do pretty much anything for him while he cannot...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Feb. 18, 2023There are no comments yet. 5922 Views
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“Together, they were screwing this conversation up . . .. . . faster than it was taking to have it.” My clients often question/comment on the amount of time it takes to communicate better. I always tell them...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Feb. 25, 2023There are no comments yet. 5601 Views
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Pry Me Off Dead CenterReaders: Please focus on how these words affect you. How they call to you. Or completely miss you. Or go over your head. Let these words sink into you over time....
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Apr. 21, 2023There are no comments yet. 6047 Views
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Are You Exerting Power You’re Not Aware Of?Power can be overt or covert. If you grew up in a family where you were expected to comply (which means it was generally not discussed, and there were consequences...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on May. 4, 2023There are no comments yet. 5573 Views
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Men: Olympic Gold Winner Michael Phelps says, “Go to Therapy.”Rachel Paula Abrahamson wrote an article for Today about Michael Phelps and his depression and suicidality. Phelps says therapy saved him. “I’ll...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jun. 30, 2023There are no comments yet. 4887 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Are You Under Involved in Your Relationship?
I most often hear that connection and communication are lacking in people's relationships.
When your relationship is your top priority, you are...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Aug. 6, 2023There are no comments yet. 6183 Views
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Premiere! “I Do I Don’t: How to build a better marriage” – Here, a page/weekdayDear Readers, Have you ever wished that marriage came with an illustrated manual? Well, now it does! I’ve been telling you about...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Nov. 29, 2023There are no comments yet. 1662 Views
TIM TALK
High-tech solution for snoringAs one of many middle-aged men who wrestle with sleep apnea, I was flat out impressed to see the Iphone app that my friend Jim Knudsen, a fellow suffer, shared...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on May. 29, 2012There are no comments yet. 15582 Views
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The right call on the Eastside planFour members of the Pleasanton City Council made the right call last week when they decided to continue planning what should happen on the east side of the community. Senior...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Mar. 11, 2014There are no comments yet. 13853 Views
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Barbara Mertes served students well for decadesLas Positas College and its parent district lost the services of long-time trustee and retired dean Barbara Mertes this week when the board accepted her resignation. She...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Dec. 23, 2014There are no comments yet. 14469 Views
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Trustees talking new calendar againNew Pleasanton school trustee Mark Miller will have the opportunity to change the direction of the board tonight when trustees face two key actions. The one that...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jan. 13, 2015There are no comments yet. 14079 Views
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Expensive legislation pending in SacramentoThe Democrats in the state Legislature are preparing to double down on some very expensive programs. Last week, Gov. Jerry Brown issued an executive order that...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on May. 5, 2015There are no comments yet. 13425 Views
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Legislature debates spending tax windfallIt takes a real political insider with a commitment to dig down into the weeds to follow some of the machinations in Sacramento, Washington D.C. and with various...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jun. 11, 2015There are no comments yet. 12919 Views
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Wise shift by SummerhillThe decision by Summerhill Homes to switch its planned apartment complex to for-sale condominiums is good news. Pleasanton needs more variety of housing options...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jun. 23, 2015There are no comments yet. 13440 Views
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Bonilla announces no re-match in Senate raceAt this point, there will not be re-matches for the seats representing the Tri-Valley in either the state Senate or the Assembly. This week, Politico reported...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Oct. 15, 2015There are no comments yet. 12523 Views
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Decision time for the Raiders?The future of the Raiders in Oakland potentially will be resolved over the next two weeks. Owner Mark Davis will be in New York tomorrow meeting with the National...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jan. 5, 2016There are no comments yet. 10531 Views
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The Lund Ranch sagaThe “first round” of politics on the Lund Ranch II development may have ended with the City Council’s 3-1 approval of the 43-home project Tuesday...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jan. 7, 2016There are no comments yet. 12968 Views
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