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Cheerfulness Check

October 10, 2006 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Motherhood, Spiritual Growth 4 Comments

After a particularly bumpy Monday, I pulled my copy of The Catholic Teacher's Companion off the shelf. It practically fell open to the chapter on cheerfulness."It is well for the teacher to have the saving sense of humor, for this may preserve her from being soured with the unpleasant experiences of the schoolroom. Without a sense of humor, her … [Read more...]

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