Life Lessons We Learned from the First Day of School

Columnist Leigh Newman looks back on the dos and don'ts of that horrible, wonderful first day back in the classroom—and how they apply to us today.

By Leigh Newman

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Pack your own lunch.

Be it the high school cafeteria or the corporate cafeteria, food from home is cheaper and better tasting.

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Published 07/31/2013

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