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Unconditional Love

5/31/2014

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"Having a dog teaches you about being in the moment, and about unconditional love."
"Does he ever test that love?"
"He's always unconditionally loving, but he tests mine!"

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Say No To GMO

5/30/2014

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"What advice would you give to your son?"
"Eat as much Non-GMO food as you can."

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Those First Four Months...

5/30/2014

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"It's actually easier with two. You've already experienced it all with the first, so it's a piece of cake. Except for the first four months, though. For the first four months you're like, 'Did I really do this again?'"

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Balance

5/29/2014

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"Anything that involves existence involves some level of balance."
"How do you keep balanced?"
"Well, I live and work in New York City, and tomorrow I'm going to Costa Rica and disappearing into the rainforest just to get away..."

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Smart Storage

5/28/2014

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Older Sister: "What advice do I always give you? 'Think before...'"
Younger Sister: "Think before you act!"
Older Sister: "That's right!"
Me: "What happens if you don't think before you act?"
Younger Sister: "You could start being not smart. And you would have no use for your brain because that's where your smarts are stored."

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Hair Do

5/27/2014

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"Can I get your picture?"
"I would've done my hair if I had known..."

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I Wanted To Be That Guy

5/27/2014

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"Why did you join the squad?"
Man on left: "First responders are the first patient contact. You get to change the circumstances."
Man on right: "But why did YOU join?"
Man on Left "I wanted to be THAT guy."

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Dental Advice

5/26/2014

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"What's the best thing about being a dental assistant?" I've never gotten to ask that question before.
"Giving people a beautiful smile," said the one on the right.
"So, give me some advice about anything."
"Ummmm...follow your heart."
"Do you follow yours?" I asked.
"I'm learning to. I gotta start living for me."

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Safe Space

5/26/2014

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Man on right: "I've been cutting hair for 30 years. I started when I was ten years old, because some old guy messed me up and from then on I wanted to do my own. I love my shop--it's a little hangout to get your mind together."
Man on left: "It's got a nice, safe feel to it."

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Carry Out

5/25/2014

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Doggie Bag, Easton Farmers Market style...

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Secret Of Happiness... Remains A Secret

5/25/2014

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"What's the secret to being happy?"
"I can't say that on your website... You might fall down!"

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Minimum Wage

5/24/2014

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"The issue of jobs is really important to me."
"Why is that?"
"My husband lost his job...what...five years ago and he's been trying to get another one."
Husband: "Well, I got another one, but it pays a lot less. I went from making $80,000 a year to $20,000 a year."
"So the whole minimum wage thing affects us," she said.

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Pass It On

5/23/2014

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He: "Never be afraid to pass it on--whether it's advice or cigarettes or a dollar. I gave someone a dollar once and I found ten dollars!"
She: "There is Karma."

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Carpe Diem

5/22/2014

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"I just got out of jail for domestic stuff--guilty as charged--but I've always liked Robin Williams in 'Dead Poets Society.' You know, 'Carpe Diem--Seize the Day.' It's not a dress rehearsal."

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Neuroscience

5/21/2014

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"Don't Stop Believin'!" She said.
"What do you believe in?"
"Science. Neuroscience, actually. I want to do research and gain knowledge about what we know, what we are, and where we're going."

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The Key To A Long, Healthy Relationship...

5/20/2014

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Spring Garden and Second

"What can I say!? She puts up with me!"

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For His Mom...

5/19/2014

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Him (sadly): "Enjoy your loved ones while they're still here."

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Forgiveness

5/16/2014

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"How long have you been together?"
Him: "About a month."
Her: "Actually about five years, but we just 'came out.'"
"What advice do you have?"
Her: "The pathway to freedom is through the door of forgiveness." 
"Do you have anyone to forgive?"
Her (nodding slowly): "I think we all do..."

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On Eating And Education

5/15/2014

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"What advice would you give?"
Him: "Eat at Valenca."
Her: "...and stay in school. If you don't, you have less chance of getting a good job..."
Him: "...and knowledge!"

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Lifelong Love

5/14/2014

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"Being an educator has been a lifelong love. I love seeing people grow. (Laughs) When I was first starting out, I thought I'd be a camp counselor forever, but then I realized I'm not in an area where I can do that, so I started teaching."

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Jumping Off The Cliff

5/13/2014

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"Why is art important?" I asked.
"Hmmm... That's a good one. It's a universal way that we as humans communicate with each other."
"How did you get to live your dream of being an artist?"
"Well, the Universe is nice. I jumped off the cliff at 25 and the ground wasn't that far below me. I love it--I feel richer being poorer."

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Equality

5/12/2014

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"What's an issue that both of you agree on?"
"Most definitely LGBT equality. We're the only state in the Northeast where we don't have rights. We've never been political before, but this is important."
"Okay, what do you disagree on?"
They paused and looked at each other, stumped.
"Can't think of anything..."



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Three Times Lucky

5/11/2014

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"Is there one of your tats that you'd be willing to tell me about? One with the most significance?"
"Well, this one's very symbolic for me: My son and I live on the river. We've been through three floods where we lost the house. We got the house back three times, so I got this one for him and me."

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Fracking Terrible

5/10/2014

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"What got you into the issue of fracking?"
"It's horrendous in so many ways: It affects our water and our health. Big companies are covering these things up, and people like us don't have money like they do. All we can do is hold up these stupid little signs."

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Stay Away From Drugs

5/9/2014

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"Stay offa drugs. Stay as far away as you can from them."


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