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One Good Thing

By Anonymous
The choices we make every day shape the world we live in, and the world we leave for future generations. Make a choice to do One Good Thing each day to improve your life and the lives of others.

One good thing: Share this link to help reduce the effect of "fake news." http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/fake-news-guide-facebook_us_5831c6aae4b058ce7aaba169

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  1. Kate MerrimanNovember 25, 2016 at 6:24 PM

    Yay!! I'm so thrilled you are joining in as an author here. I admire you, love your sense of humor and your life-long work toward a happier world.

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