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The Canadian Penny – A Deeper Look into Letting Go

By Trina Otero I dug inside my purse to grab change for a purchase at the store. I opened my hand and found one nickel and two pennies. I smiled. Exactly what I needed. Then I noticed one of the pennies I pulled out was a Canadian penny. It's one I've held onto for some … Continue reading The Canadian Penny – A Deeper Look into Letting Go

The Parable of the Italian Wolf Spider

By Trina Otero It was very late into the summer night, past 1 a.m. in Italy, and Tasneen was comfortably sitting on the couch downstairs in her home. She had her iPad, a book, and a set of earbuds beside her. But her phone was in her hands - she was talking to various friends online, … Continue reading The Parable of the Italian Wolf Spider