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16 for '16

Right now, many people are bummed as heck. The news of the past few days, the icons we've lost, are weighing heavily on most people right now. I actually cried when I told my kids about Carrie Fisher. 2016 has been a bad year for a lot of people I know. No two ways about it, but in some ways 2016 has been a great year too. So, no matter what you are feeling right now, I want you to sit down and make a list of 16 good things for 2016. It might be hard, but it's time to stop focusing on the negative and remember the positive. Here's my list (in no particular order): My book, Jump, Jive, and Wail , was nominated and was a finalist in InD'Tale Magazine's RONE Awards. My son participated in and his team won a debate. This was a months-long research project. Seeing him get up and speak in front of a crowd (he led-off for his team) made me cry. My daughter learned how to do cartwheels, handstands, and round-offs. This doesn't seem like a big deal, but ask the