Keeping the Peace in 2009

Okay, it has been a month since you made that New Year's Resolution. And every day we hear the news about terror about the world.

The following article from 10 things to say to keep the peace offers some suggestions.

1. "Thank you for your opinion. I'll think about it."
2. "Is this a good time for you?"
3. "Would you like my thoughts?"
4. "Why don't we get the facts?"
5. "I need your help. Can you please...?"
6. "Let's wait on this until we have more information."
7. "What did you mean by that?"
8. "I don't like that, so why don't we do this instead?"
9. "I'm sorry you're upset."
10. "Let me get back to you."

The complete article with additional recommendations for each item can be found at:

http://www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/personal/01/15/rs.10.things.2.say.family/index.html

September 11 - What are you doing today?

In honor of September 11, why not spend some time volunteering at a local fire station or with a community volunteer group that might also be used to mobilize volunteers in a major emergency or disaster.

Something else you might consider is taking some training on Weapons of Mass Destruction/Terrorism.


Another great offering in partnership with the American Red Cross. Some restrictions apply.

The training can be accessed from the following website:

http://www.ncbrt.lsu.edu/elearn/Default.aspx