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Listening and Responding to Children and Their Sparks
My hairdresser, Emily, works out of her home. Most of the kids are in school but she has one little guy who is four and still at home during the day. We have fun conversations. The last time I was there he brought me two green balloons which he held close together in his hands. He asked me if I knew...
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A Five-Year Lesson
When I lived in Montana with seven children, I was a busy mother. You’re smiling because you know exactly what I mean. A family, regardless of its size, is a handful; lots of cooking, laundry, cleaning, driving people here and there, and so forth. I look back and wonder how in the world I did it all. I have also pondered...
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An Enlightening Response to ‘Are You Afraid to Read Hard Books?’
On March 3, 2024, I published an article titled Are You Afraid to Read Hard Books? While preparing today's article I reread it and thought, “How did you write this.” Go ahead and laugh. It happens all the time. But when you feel passionate about something, thoughts and words come. It is an amazing thing. This is one reason I encourage...
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Switiching From Windows 10 to Windows 11. My Take Away!
I Don't Like Change. This has caused me some consternation as I have moved along life’s highway. Do you realize how much has changed since I was born in 1950!! It wasn’t such a big issue until I became an adult and technology exploded. I can still recall our first computer. I was in my forties. It practically filled the small desk...