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Nestled among trees in rural southern Virginia, the trailer stood sheltered and hidden from the road. It was not the distance that prevented travelers on the road from seeing the trailer. It was the trees. She had been struggling to recover from Lyme disease, fully cognizant of the fact that the owner of the neighboring…
I only remember one time when my mother said to me, prior to a spanking, “This hurts me more than it hurts you.” Even though there were tears in her eyes, it made me angry. I just didn’t get it that day. I understand that the emotional pain a parent experiences when a child disobeys…
One of the biggest differences between a human mother and a mother octopus is the amount of “arms” each one has. I used that analogy often when my kids had something they wanted me to do for them. With a half-dozen wanting homework help or help with chores, there were days I felt pulled in…
Thomas Edison was the youngest of a large family. A hearing problem and a disconnect with his attention span (“prone to distraction”) made it difficult for him to learn. Or perhaps, it would be correct to say that it was difficult for a teacher to teach him. At any rate, his school teacher labeled him…
Snuggles and hugs, freely given, Eyes bright with laughter today; Like apples of gold and of crimson, I cherish their laughter at play. Leaves turning colors so vibrant, Crisp autumn air in these days; Like pumpkins all shapes and all sizes, I cherish my munchkins today. Time passes on –…
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