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Before We Were Yours leaves deep impression
Before We Were Yours reveals the disturbing story of Georgia Tann and the lives she affected. This novel leaves a deep impression. It isn’t a book to rush through, but you won’t want to set it dow... Read More
Place Called Home shares about domestic abuse
I’m excited to report that Brenda S. Anderson’s ninth novel released this week. Place Called Home is the second of her books in the Potter’s House series. Place Called Home is the eleventh P... Read More
Smartphone obsessions have led to problems
It is easy to become addicted or obsessed about something. Since my Aunt Nancy and Uncle Tom presented me with my Great Grandma Louise’s chiming mantle clock for my contributions to the family tree ... Read More
Fear root of gossip
Fear is the root of many problems including gossip and favoritism which are forms of judging. Someone upset me, but I wasn’t clear what exactly the issue of conflict was. As I thought about it, Jame... Read More
Five traits to remember this school year
It’s the beginning of another school year, and check lists are everywhere. We have them for school supplies, clothes, extra-curricular activities. Schools even share lists that we can add to our own... Read More
Life always changes; dynamics call for bravery
Life always changes, but this academic year is the beginning of a lot of ends for me. A son is in the process of buying a fixer upper house and moving out. Another son is starting his last year of col... Read More
Tips for managing chores
Our lists of things to do can be overwhelming, leading to procrastination, avoidance, grumpiness, or despair. Ever been in that spot? After listening to a few objections about not having enough time t... Read More
Fear of cucumbers can traumatize cats
Have you seen the videos of people scaring their cats with cucumbers? It’s surprising how far up a cat can jump. The videos are funny. We even considered seeing if our cats were afraid of cucumbers ... Read More