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Social Media: Helpful or Harmful?

Recently, I posed a question to a young man about Gen Z. My question was, “What is wrong with your peers?” I went on to explain the reason for my question noting how so many young adults lack accountability and … Continue reading

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The Inn of the Hills

When people said they were going to be outside this summer, they meant they were going to be outside, outside. There are no suitcases to be found. The cost of a rental car for a week is more than a … Continue reading

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Father, Father

Father’s Day brings an opportunity for many to acknowledge and celebrate their fathers. Truthfully, this is a rare occurrence because dads are often overlooked. We have very high expectations of the patriarch of the family but we fail to recognize … Continue reading

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The Four Agreements

The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom was a book I read many years ago. I enjoyed it so much my husband and I used it during one of our Marriage Enrichment courses. I only started reading the … Continue reading

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I Am Amazing!

The last day of school for the 2021-21 school year has arrived and to say I am relieved is an understatement. As I woke up in preparation for the day and arrived tardy to work, I had to keep reminding … Continue reading

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Do You

“Do what is best for your family, not what others will approve of.” One of the most challenging tasks as a wife and a mother has been to do what is best for my family, not what I was conditioned … Continue reading

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Be All That You Can Be

“Be the mom you needed when you were growing up.” As a child, I don’t believe we are fully aware of what we need from our mothers. We find comfort in having a place to stay, food to eat, clothes … Continue reading

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Trust and Believe

“I hope you believe in yourself as much as they believe in you, I hope you trust yourself as much as they trust you, and I hope you love yourself, as much as they love you.” Being a parent has … Continue reading

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Is Kindness Overrated?

Kindness – the quality of being friendly, generous and considerate Growing up I was taught to be kind to others. We were told to do unto others as you would have them do unto you. We learned to turn the … Continue reading

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Straight to the Point

She believed she could so she did. And, she has no intentions of stopping. Just a friendly reminder today, if you want it, it’s yours to have.

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