The Beauty Around Us
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A book for everyone
I’ve been rereading Uncommon Core in preparation for planning out my next book, and I have…
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For I Am Yours: Watercolor Illustrations
I’m thrilled to share another completed illustration for my children’s book For I Am Yours. Lorraine…
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Choose to be Teachers and Students
My daughter and son-in-law asked me to speak at their wedding. I was honored but also…
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The Philanthropic Experience: A Student’s Perspective
One of my current college composition student wrote a personal narrative essay that beautifully illustrates one…
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Friday Writing Challenge: My first kiss and first love
Writing Prompt: Your first love and first kiss; if separate, discuss both My first kiss: The sun…
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Blessing 27: Nelson
My father-in-law, Nelson Hawkins, was a blessing in my life for so many reasons. Even during…
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Anxiety’s Guide to Public Speaking
By guest blogger: Mirade Leigh Some people have no problem speaking publicly. They can get…
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Hope Found: Lessons from The Lord of the Rings Trilogy
I have a confession to make: I’m suffering. I say this not to elicit sympathy; I…
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Relay for Life: A Survivor’s Story
It’s been five years since Ian was diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumor: Primary Adenocarcinoma of…
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Legacy of Love
Mother’s Day 2014 It’s hard to believe that I’m at the half-century mark in my life. As…
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Beautiful Colorado Springs
This past weekend we were able to enjoy the outdoors and the beautiful, inexpensive activities Colorado…
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#1 Groundhog Day
I’m always excited when I find another person who truly gets Groundhog Day; similarly, I am…
