Here we are again. It’s Thanksgiving. My son asked me the other day, “What are we going to do this year for Thanksgiving Mom?” What does he mean? We are going to do the same thing we do every year. We are going to have family over. We are going to eat turkey and stuffing
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Kumbaya
Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. –Leo Buscaglia My mom introduced me to Leo Buscaglia when I was younger. Literally. He had written the
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Giving Thanks
Thanksgiving is a time to be with family. This brings anxiety, anticipation, anger, resentment. Wow. People don’t usually say that when they are talking about Thanksgiving, huh? How many people are dreading the holidays – worried about what someone will say or do or if people will fight? How many people are estranged from family?
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The Tween years
It is really difficult being a parent of kids who are in that “Tween” stage. My friend asked me for advice on books to read regarding girls and all the social issues that go with being a “Tween” girl. I responded to her question and she suggested I put it on the blog hoping others might