The day my first child was born my life changed. I had no idea that becoming a mother would change my life, shake it to the core. I finally felt whole and happy. As cliché as it sounds, I was complete. Four children and 13 years later I still feel blessed every single day. Being […]
Archives for May 2010
What Children Don’t Understand About Mother’s Day
A farm accident brings home the sharp emotions felt by parents. When we become parents, we are suddenly vulnerable to feeling our children’s pains.
Mother’s Day: Is One Day Really Enough?
One day out of every year is not nearly enough time for appreciation for the one who is responsible for your safe arrival. Even the so called “inadequate” mothers deserve credit for not withholding life.
From the Grandma Journal
When a new grandma sees her newborn grandson for the first time, she knows, without a doubt, that her heart belongs to him.
Lovely Thoughts
There are days when my smile comes as easily as my feet hitting the worn floorboards in the early morning rise. On those days, it’s easy to think lovely thoughts and the world seems easy; the light soaks into the world in golden hues and girls chase you down with flowers in hand. True story. […]
A Musical Mystery Tour of Italy
A musically themed tour of Italy where a family doctor rediscovers his “dead” cousin, attempts to find out if his heirloom violin is a priceless Rocca, and takes in an opera at the world famous La Scala in Milan.
Humanity and the Moral Imperative of Dog Training
The dog has been with us for centuries. But without humans, would the dog exist at all? It’s an interesting question. Having made our canine companions such an integral part of our societies and cultures, do we have a responsibility for their welfare? If so, how far does that responsibility extend?
Teacher Appreciation Week
Teachers are some of the most important and influential figures in our young lives, but for all that our paths only cross for a short time. Teacher Appreciation Week is a time to honor the people who devote themselves to our kids.
And a Child Shall Lead
A lost child, ignored by everyone in the mall except our author, may highlight the problems of a society of self-absorbed people, lost in day-to-day minutia.
Free Film Friday — Ashes of Doom
Welcome to “Free Film Friday”! Every Friday we will be sharing a short free film for you to enjoy. Tell us what you think, and what you’d like to see us present… The Canadian Department of National Health and Welfare commissioned Ashes of Doom in the 70s as part of their anti-smoking campaign. It’s only […]
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