There’s something about community or interdependence that we miss when think we should be able to do life by ourselves.
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Abbo’s Alley
But Abbo’s plans would take place over time, and not without a struggle. Patience plus friendships equals a lasting legacy. That’s what I’ve learned from Abbo. He had a dream and he would not let it die. The main way he did this, was to cultivate more than flowers–he cultivated friendships…
Read moreFreedom to Do or Not to Do
Freedom has a whole new meaning this year. For years, freedom meant the ability to say what you want, worship how you want and choose those you wanted to govern you. Those freedoms are still
Read moreThe Goodness and Love of my Father
When goodness and love fill a father’s gigantic heart… With Father’s Day approaching, childhood memories remind me how blessed I am to say I had a kind and generous dad. The goodness and love of
Read moreMom’s Never-Failing Gift
I had settled into my dorm room, survived the first few weeks of life away from home, and established a routine for classes and study. With a mixture of excitement and uncertainty, I looked forward
Read moreHappy Mother’s Day
My friend Jaye hates Mother’s Day. It’s because she isn’t one. Not that she doesn’t like kids or couldn’t get pregnant. No, it’s because Jaye never married and refused to have a child without having
Read moreMy Mother’s Way
My mother’s way… or bust? “She had a way with food, gardens, and men.” Aunt Millie’s smile always widened as she told stories about my mother’s ways. I recalled many nostalgic stories while driving to
Read moreTwelve Ways to Stay Afloat in a Sea of Responsibility
“You can’t care for others if you don’t take care of yourself.” I often heard and said this during my social work career. Little did I realize how relevant that information would eventually become in
Read moreChange is Inevitable. Get Used to It!
“Change is inevitable. Growth is an option.” This quote is hanging in my bathroom so I see it every morning and every night (And a few times in between, too.). This past year has been
Read moreUnchanging Truths About Wisdom, Beauty, and Change
Wise instruction from unchanging truths? Poetic verse and metaphor have a way of piquing my brain. Warnings and instructions. Adventures or tragedies. I want to dig deeper. Learn more. They’re like ghost stories without the
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