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Being helpful is not always easy
In one of my favorite Broadway shows, “Wicked”, there is a song the very green Elphaba sings, “no good deed goes unpunished.” I totally get that song. Inside me there is this compulsion to help. It doesn’t even matter if … Continue reading
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Worth the read: Steelheart by Brandon Sanderson
I don’t usually blog book reviews this many weeks in a row, but I have read so many wonderful books lately I just can’t help myself. This week’s must read is Steelheart by Brandon Sanderson. For those who have been … Continue reading
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Worth the read: Doll Bones by Holly Black
Years ago, when my oldest struggled to find any desire to read, The Spiderwick Chronicles was the series that opened his eyes to the amazing world of the written word. Well…Holly Black has done it again. Her mid-grade novel, Doll … Continue reading
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Worth the read: The Perfect Pumpkin Pie, by Denys Cazet
Since it’s almost Halloween, I have to give a nod to my favorite picture book of the season. The Perfect Pumpkin Pie, written and illustrated by Denys Cazet, is a fantastic piece of literature—no matter how old you are. A … Continue reading
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You’ve been warned
I told him to never touch a vehicle’s lighter. His bigger brother did too, but some people just have to learn the hard way. This week, curiosity trumped all the warnings when my youngest son pulled out the truck’s lighter … Continue reading
A love affair I’m forced to end
Being a theater buff, I love attending live productions. Over the years, I’ve dragged my husband, and now my children to many shows. But I’m afraid those days are coming to an end. The price of tickets have become so … Continue reading
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The final football game that wasn’t
Thursday was one doozy of a day. I packed the vehicle, release my youngest children from school early, and had my husband take time off of work. All for the last football game for our oldest son—and this away game … Continue reading
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Three simple rules every coach should follow
I spent many years helping coach both a high school swim team, and a junior swim team. Watching the head coach of those teams, I learned many truths about myself, and what it took to be an effective coach. He … Continue reading
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Twisted Thinking
I overheard a jaw dropping conversation that I hope isn’t a reflection of the rest of our rising generation. A young woman, in her early twenties, was telling a friend how frustrated she was with her boyfriend’s lack of commitment. … Continue reading
Titles: Things I wish I would have known when I was fifteen.
We live in a world of titles: president, beauty queen, New York Times bestselling author, and many, many more. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with titles. They make lofty goals, and something to work toward. It’s when a person … Continue reading
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