Tag Archives: children

What Best Friends Are For

Stationed as an Army officer in Hawaii, I was alarmed to see my mother calling from Virginia. My father had a stroke. Feeling helpless more than 4,500 miles away, I called my best friend, Nora, an E.R. nurse who lives … Continue reading

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Growth Spurt

Comical Explanation

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Remote Learning

Take five deep breaths and then consider the cause of your stress,” “Are you actually feeling overwhelmed by their questions, or are you too busy or exhausted to manage their request? Ask yourself if there is something you can do … Continue reading

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Finding and Getting to Know Your Childhood

What were you like as a child or teen? Be honest. Were you the super-organized person you are today? Did you do everything you were told? Chances are, the answer is no. It takes a long time (25 years!) for … Continue reading

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The Retreat

Our bedroom does not invite jumping on the bed, and that’s okay It’s a place to recharge.

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