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Several times in the last couple of weeks, people have asked me to repeat my philosophy on this subject . . . here it is in a nutshell. During the years when I was teaching, the parents of my toddlers often asked for parenting advice. Many of them were first time parents who were struggling with their child; however, some of the parents had several children and were confused because each child reacted differently. My first response is always —…..
Memorial Day Weekend As we enjoy this three day weekend with family and friends, let us not forget why Americans have a day off to relax and enjoy. Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day celebrating the lives of more than 620,000 soldiers who died during the Civil War (April 12, 1861 to May 13, 1865) Although the South was well known for “decorating” the graves of their soldiers during the Civil War,…..
To date, I have not blogged about a movie or my opinion of it; however, Walking with the Enemy is intensely powerful and left an emotional impact on my mind as well as in my heart. I can’t stop thinking about it. As a result, I feel compelled to share this thought provoking film with my readers. It is based on a true story – set in Hungary during World War II – and spotlights real life heroes. First of…..
When Failure Turns into Success When I was very little, my father’s job took us to Paris where we lived for two years. During that time, I attended kindergarten and started the first grade in French schools. According to my mother, I spoke French fluently (but don’t ask me to speak it now.) I was halfway through the first grade when we returned to the United States. Unfortunately, I did not have the reading foundation in English to excel. For…..
After two weeks of traveling, book signings and book clubs, I am HOME. It was an exciting, successful and event-packed adventure. I loved being with family for Thanksgiving and truly enjoyed seeing “old fans” and meeting so many “new fans” at the Barnes & Noble and other book events! Your enthusiasm and support inspire me. Thank you! As I sit in my comfy Lazy-Boy chair sipping on my morning coffee, I realize I have not written on my BLOG for…..