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Love yourself sounds easy. But it takes practice. It is so important! We all have our tribe. Some of us are luckier than others to be surrounded by oodles of supportive friends and family. I [...]

I am making my own shade. As a little girl, I was much like a chameleon. Since I was not sure of who I was, I tried on different skins. Often, the events of the day colored my choice. On Saturday [...]

A time of reflection. That is what the summer is for me. I escape to the beach for weeks of relaxation. It is a diversion from my usual routine. No set meal times. Packed lunches on the beach. [...]

The elasticity of my soul is remarkable. I have discovered my inner being has a unique flexibility that provides me the opportunity to regroup and adjust. My internal rubber band helps me cope [...]

When I was little, Grandma Moore, my great-grandmother, was the family photographer. When we gathered for special family events with my father’s side of the family, Grandma Moore showed up [...]

As a result of my very first Girl Scout sleep-away camping experience, I knew I wanted to be a Red Cap forever. As a kid, I enjoyed the outdoors. I didn’t mind bugs or worms. But, I did not [...]

Life might go smoother if we all would just follow directions. Teachers give directions. Directions are printed on clothing for washing. And booklets, containing instructions, are included with [...]

Childhood I wrapped the striped baby blanket around my Betsy Wetsy doll. A dead fly’s wing hung to one corner of the fabric that brushed along The Barn floor in my motherly haste. The Barn, was [...]

I am glad I found my writer’s voice. When I was a little girl , I enjoyed listening to stories. But I was not old enough to appreciate the author’s literary skills. In high school [...]

I am glad I was raised in a small town. Ames, New York is still the smallest incorporated village in New York State. When I lived there in the ’50’s and ’60’s, about 200 [...]