When I was 4, I decided that I wanted to become a nun. I also wanted 12 cats, dogs, children and to marry my Uncle Harold. My mom told me that I couldn’t marry my uncle, and nuns are usually grade school teachers, at least the Franciscans were. I...
Read moreHis name is Franky Reynolds and he’s my cat. My friend, Libby, called and asked if I wanted him. It was that or she was going to bring him to a shelter, seeing as her daughter was allergic. There was an adjustment period that lasted a couple of...
Read moreI started family yoga with the 3 younger grandchildren. Hope (13 years old) is our leader. She really shines when we are practicing yoga. She is beautiful and graceful. Best of all she is able to encourage her brother, Tysean (2 years old). While...
Read moreThe practice of IREST is a complimentary tool in conjunction with behavioral health therapy. My Story My uncles Frank and Dan served several tours in Vietnam. Uncle Dan was held captive and was tortured during his last tour. Uncle Frank was a...
Read moreToday’s a happy day. It took me a minute to realize, but now I can see it’s perfect. Saturday mornings are my favorite of all, and though I love my sleep I’ll happily cut it short and go into the office. This is quickly becoming...
Read moreWhen I was still playing football, my main position was defensive rush. Rush is based on instinct. It is raw, impulsive, reactionary and violent. My job was to do whatever was necessary to take out our contender’s center, leaving her quarterback...
Read moreWe found an unusual plant growing in our butterfly garden. My plant ID app identified it as Mullein. After a little research, I found an abundance of uses for it. Mullein is not only known for antiseptic qualities and to treat upper respiratory...
Read moreWe found an unusual plant growing in our butterfly garden. My plant ID app identified it as Mullein. After a little research, I found an abundance of uses for it. Mullein is not only known for antiseptic qualities and to treat upper respiratory...
Read moreWe found an unusual plant growing in our butterfly garden. My plant ID app identified it as Mullein. After a little research, I found an abundance of uses for it. Mullein is not only known for antiseptic qualities and to treat upper respiratory...
Read moreThursday, July 5, 2018 We found an unusual plant growing in our butterfly garden. My plant ID app identified it as Mullein. After a little research, I found an abundance of uses for it. Mullein is not only known for antiseptic qualities and to...
Read moreThere are many things that sparked my interest since I was able to read. So much so that I read the entire Encyclopedia Britannica by 4th grade. I started working on a book about the history of violins and those who made them by 5th grade. I...
Read moreWhen I was a little girl, I was known as the block crybaby. I would cry about every slight, real or imagined, and go home and sulk. My mom would look at me and say, “get over yourself, get your butt outside and play.” I would plead my case on...
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