f you want to drink, that’s your business. But as soon as you drink and get behind the wheel of a car, it becomes my business. ~ Candy Lightner Candy Lightner, founder of MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) had a huge impact on me when I was growing up in Sacramento, California. Her thirteen-year-old…
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To give or not to give, that is the question. And the answer is… to give without question. When the word etiquette is mentioned, the first thought you might have is of white gloves, and pinkies held out during afternoon tea. Simply put, etiquette is a set of rules and traditions that evolve with our…
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