Menorah at Christmas- Thanks, Barbara
I raised my two older children on the Upper West Side in New York City. They grew up in a small apartment, in a close neighborhood, in...
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Shelley Colton
- Sep 18
- 6 min
The #1 Reason to Read
The numerous wonderful and important reasons for reading could not be contained in a single book and certainly not in this article. There...
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Ellen Wheeler
- Sep 18
- 3 min
Holiday Traditions Bring Us Together
I delight in the Holiday Season. I am one of the the freaks who gets a warm good feeling the second I see Halloween decoration pop up in...
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Ellen Wheeler
- Sep 15
- 4 min
Live Brilliantly NOW
Goals. I have always been a goal-oriented person. Prepare for the test. Practice toward the recital. Work to get ahead. In my zeal to...
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Ellen Wheeler
- Sep 3
- 2 min
HAPPY! Labor Day
Many Americans celebrate Labor Day by taking a day off. We barbecue with friends, maybe go to a parade or shop at a sale, anything to...
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Justina Jackson
- Aug 31
- 4 min
Sunday - Fun Day?
The ironing board comes out. Perhaps half-heartedly, dress clothes and shoes get dragged out of closets. Instead of donning a baseball...
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Cecily Creighton
- Jul 24
- 1 min
Pioneering Spirit
Pioneer spirit is defined as: a willingness to endure hardship in order to explore new places or try out new things.
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Ellen Wheeler
- Jul 19
- 3 min
Don’t Delegate Your Parental Rights
Moms are the most qualified to nurture their own children. Parents can feel inadequate. But your love gives you unique insight.
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We Are All Unfolding
I began to look back at my life and realized it was through some of my stupid mistakes that I learned the most about what I really wanted an
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Shelley Colton
- Jul 5
- 3 min
So They Can Fly
How easily we can forget our most valued gift- the power to make our own choices and create the life we desire. As our children mature...
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L.N. Jayne
- Jul 5
- 3 min
Choosey Mothers Choose Consequences
“Well sweetie, your actions have consequences.” My 9 year old daughter is hunched over, clutching her stomach with both hands. She’s...
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Justina Jackson
- Jul 3
- 7 min
Have Your Children Seen These Movies?
There are movies and then there are movies. Movies have become an almost inescapable part of modern life, and, more importantly, of...
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Cecily Creighton
- Jun 21
- 3 min
Driving Through History
DRIVING THROUGH HISTORY. Whether you are taking a cross-country journey or staying home, enjoy the history and the beauty that is available.
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Corliss Jacobs
- Jun 13
- 2 min
The Lion Who Eats Last
When I think of my dad, I always think of a lion. He's strong, and fights terrifically every day to keep me and my family fed and...
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Ellen Wheeler
- May 26
- 2 min
Intertwined Like Redwoods
Big Trees, California Giants, Mighty Reds, whatever you call the Sequoia sempervirens, if you haven't seen them they are certainly worth...
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Shelley Colton
- May 23
- 5 min
The MOMentous Challenge
Newsflash! It's official. The greatest challenge for moms among SO many challenges is to make, find, and prioritize the time and means to...
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Ellen Wheeler
- May 23
- 3 min
Roots For Strength - Roots For Life
What defines us as a person? What are the personality traits that set us apart from others? What characteristics and actions do we...
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Ellen Wheeler
- May 22
- 2 min
Mighty Oak Mamas
According to some sources there are more hurricanes, tornadoes and typhoons today than there have been in the past. Well, I don’t know...
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Cecily Creighton
- May 17
- 3 min
Rock-a-Bye
“There is no strong America without strong families, and there are no strong families without a strong America. They are intrinsically...
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Cecily Creighton
- May 6
- 3 min
Finding The Fun
“In Every Job that must be done There is an element of fun, You find the fun, and snap The job’s a game!” Walt Disney’s Mary Poppins...
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