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Making a statement

I love this concept. And I’ve seen the power of making statements play out for those who know the power of words and also carry good character and…

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History

Declaration of Independence

How a powerful document did what it was supposed to do. There are dozens of declarations that we could look at more closely, but today, I’d love discuss…

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Mommess

So, my tech guy tells me

After my last email newsletter goes out, my bro who serves as background IT support writes, “are you trying to test your readers?” I could almost feel the…

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For My Kids

pink. and red birds

Also: needling noses, feeling for others, juxtapositions of color, spiritual practice, and shielding nature from unwanted gazes. I just heard an excellent spiritual practice is sitting outside for…

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