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I have just published my second book! To find out more about Off Balance: Getting Back Up When Life Knocks You Down, visit www.GennesaretPress.com. My first book, I Laid an Egg on Aunt Ruth's Head, continues to do well and is being used in schools and homeschools across the country. It's a fun and humorous way to look at the hard spots of the English language.
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B.S. from University of Nebraska, M.S. from Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteInterests
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Displaying Results 1 - 139 (of 139) for Yahoo! Voices
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What is Hope?Our hope cannot rest on ourselves. It comes from God.
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The Second CERE-120 Trial (Or Why I Had Brain Surgery)I had brain surgery on March 2, 2010. Here's why ...
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Parkinson's Disease: Now We Wait and SeeFollowing last week's brain surgery with the second CERE-120 clinical trial, I have entered what I am calling a "wait and see" phase.
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Parkinson's Disease: Hope at Last?A new study with gene therapy has begun, and I am a participant. On March 2nd, 2010, I will have brain surgery.
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Buddy BoyA ventriloquist and his dummy are apparently alienating themselves from society. What's reality here?
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What Happens After You Publish Your First Book?You are now an author! Congratulations. What are the next steps you need to take to get your book off the shelf and into the hands of consumers?
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Parkinson's Disease: Writing like CrazyI have found out that Parkinson's insidious effects can include not just physical but cognitive impairment as well. I am seeing my body change; now I'm observing my brain change too. It's time to write like crazy!
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Until the Last Dog is HungWhat is the origin of this expression?
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Guide to Self PublishingSo you think you want to publish a book? Here are some things to consider, based on my recent experience.
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It's Aunt Ruth, the Superlative Super RelativeAunt Ruth, the star of I Laid an Egg on Aunt Ruth's Head, is at it again in her first public appearance since the book was published. In this saga, she takes on the elusive superlatives.
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A Self-Publishing Journey: I Laid the Egg!I've published my first book -- it was an intense and worthwhile process.
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One by OneA man struggles with war's devastating effects.
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Establishing a Healthy Lifestyle for Your ChildrenIt's all too easy to give the kids anything they want. Three simple things - following a healthy diet, turning off the television, and getting exercise - will set the trend for the rest of their lives.
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Simple Secrets for Successful Freelance WritingThere are three things on which to focus. It's that simple.
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AliceMy grandmother's best friend was a woman with a lovely heart.
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My Experience with the Swine Flu and Subsequent QuarantineGetting the swine flu was bad enough, but the quarantine, though tough, is absolutely necessary.
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Alma Mae Purdy's SmileFifth grade can be confusing, but put a boy in his element and he can shine like the deep blue mid afternoon sky in an Iowa spring.
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Clovis, Albert Pujols, and a Little Bit of LuckOr how Clovis got me out of a pickle in the classroom.
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Slow Down and Enjoy LifeThe world is moving too fast; we all know it, but the way we live our lives propels the world even faster. We need to slow down and take time for each other.
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Extracting Honey From Bee HivesExtracting the honey from the bee hives is tremendously rewarding and absolutely delicious! Here's how to do it. -
Living Within Your Means: Advice to GraduateThere are two basic approaches to individual or family finances: stay out of debt, or debt is okay. It seems that the right choice is obvious.
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You Said You Were BlondAnother blind date goes awry.
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Bible Study in Home Violates Code, Says San Diego CountyA San Diego County couple is told that holding a Bible Study with a permit is in violation of the county's code for religious assembly.
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Jim Weiss, Gifted StorytellerEvery year at the North Carolina Homeschool conference, we look forward most of all to hearing Jim Weiss tell his stories.
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To the GraduateA letter to all high school graduates.
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Panel 42E Row 72The Viet Nam wall; remembering Memorial Day -
Breakfast with Morticia at the Rat Tail CafeA breakfast date that goes awry
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Merchant of VenusA date with Julia goes awry
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A Way with WordsAs Steve Martin once (perhaps approximately) said, "Some people have a way with words, and some people ... have ... not way, I guess." This is a bit of silliness.
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PetuniaA blind date goes awry (or, What Happens When the Author Distances Himself from Reality).
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To Grandma on the Eve of Her 100th BirthdayOn May 15, 2009, my grandmother will celebrate her 100th birthday!
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What's All the Buzz: When Honey Bees SwarmWe had a busier Saturday than planned this past weekend; one of our bee hives decided it was time to swarm. -
Six Cool Facts About Onawa, IowaOn the Iowa and Nebraska border, Onawa, Iowa has an interesting history.
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Dating and the Subtle Art of CommunicationWhen looking into each other's eyes just isn't quite enough ...
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Following the NoodleA date with Susan Atlas
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A Date with SvetlanaObsessive? Did you say I was obsessive?
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The Family SonnetCelebrating National Poetry Month's Challenge of the Day.
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Lingua Franca for TwoAnd perhaps a bottle of your finest Veni Vidi Vici? What happens when a date goes awry?
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Lava LampI started out trying to write a sad poem, but that's not how God wired me.
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When Icy Claws of Darkness GripEveryone goes through dark times. Remember the source of true joy and peace.
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Instrumental Music Performance as TherapyThe personal observations of a tuba player with Parkinson's Disease
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Improving Quality of Life in Parkinson's Disease Through ExerciseIt has been the author's experience that by exercising as much as possible, the body responds better and the patient may even be able to delay increased dosages of the medication.
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It's Home, You SeeWe need to be good stewards of what we've been given, not only for us but for all life in nature.
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A Letter to MavisLast weekend, while cleaning the attic for Aunt Mavis, I found a box of letters that her dear sister Fifi had sent her years ago. Fifi, like Mrs. Malaprop, seems to have frequently confused her words. This is the first letter.
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The Cherry BlossomA haiku celebrating Spring
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GumA poem for National Poetry Month
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What to Take when You Go CampingCamping is fun, but if you forget something essential it can turn into a miserable weekend. Help ensure that your trip is enjoyable!
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We're the Scarlet and the CreamThere's no place like Nebraska!
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The Worthy LambA sestina
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Dreams of SpringMajor League Baseball has begun, feeding the dreams of youth.
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Placid QuakeMy brother's high school band back in the early eighties performed only a few times in public, but the memory lasts
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The Precious LambThe perfect sacrifice was offered on Good Friday
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Facing the GiantsFacing the Giants has become our favorite family movie. Find out why!
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Ten Thousand LlamasA maker of wool pajamas receives (and spends) his bailout.
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A, B, and CAn exercise in alliteration
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Attitude and Chronic IllnessIt's easy for someone with a chronic illness such as Parkinson's Disease to fall into depression -- and pull people down with them. There are ways to fight this.
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How To Know That You May Have Parkinson's Disease WhenA light hearted look at some of the symptoms of Parkinson's Disease. -
Fathers and LARD: Love, Accountability, Responsibility, and DisciplineBy building a foundation of love, paying attention to teaching your kids accountability and responsibility and applying discipline in a loving way, your job as a parent will be easier. -
I'm Nauseated, so Are You Nauseous?It used to be that if someone told me he was nauseous, I might agree with him. Times have changed.
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Cigars, Thurber, and a Bucket of WaterThis crusty old (or older than old) English teacher knew how to control the class.
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Blow Her Away on Mother's DayIt's not too early to begin thinking about how to make her Mother's Day the best ever! -
Bat Man and a Winter Night in SchenectadyWhat do you do when an uninvited furry critter shows up in the house? -
The Plastic Boy Called Me MisterA neighborhood boy joined me on my two and a half year run.
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A Nebraska NapOn those rare occasions when I take a nap, things tend to go haywire.
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Time is RunningI talked my friend into training with me for a half marathon, but would he actually show up at the race?
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Important Guidelines for Those Recently Diagnosed with Parkinson's DiseaseYou are walking out of the neurology office, where moments ago you were told you have Parkinson's Disease. Now is not the time to panic.
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Ivy is No LadyI was immune to poison ivy as a kid ... little did I know how that can change!
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A Silent Silent NightIt was time for the choir to perform Silent Night at the junior high Christmas program, and I was the accompanist on piano. Then the lights went out.
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A Silent JosephIt was my big chance for fame, my big moment on the stage! I was playing Joseph in the church Christmas program!
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A Mother's LoveGeneration after generation, the unsung heroes tend to be the mothers.
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Unconditional Love: Calling Fathers to ActionThere is a ton of parenting advice out there for dads. The advice comes from all directions, and much of it is conflicting. The real key is demonstrating unconditional love. -
HookedI used to think that fathers took their kids fishing so that the kids would learn patience. I discovered that it's really for the fathers to learn patience themselves!
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SluggishWhat does a dad do when his daughter offers him a garden slug?
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Mittens in JulyOne hot day, years ago, I took my daughter for a run in the jogging strollers. She wore mittens and a stocking cap. It was July.
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Freedom to Speak: Parkinson's Disease and Lee Silverman Voice TreatmentSpeaking clearly and loudly is a significant problem for many people with Parkinson's Disease. LSVT (Lee Silverman Voice Treatment) has significantly helped me. -
Storytelling 101: The BasicsSo you've been asked to tell a story. Where do you begin?
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Laughing with Parkinson's DiseaseFinding strength through faith is what gives me the ability to laugh in spite of having Parkinson's Disease. Embrace life and live it to the fullest.
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Squeaky BottomA can of WD-40 can solve problems you didn't even know you had!
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Sunday School and the WitchKids can say the funniest things at the most unexpected times.
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Redefining Cool: Cars I Have OwnedMy kids are changing the traditional views on what constitutes a cool car, so watch out. -
First Day of Second GradeAfter surviving Mrs. Wilson's first grade class, I was so looking forward to a new teacher in Second Grade. Until that day arrived. -
Mrs. Wilson and My Artistic AspirationsI thought I was a pretty good artist heading into first grade. -
Why Family Storytelling is ImportantFamily storytelling isn't just about entertainment, it can help a child understand where he fits into the big family tapestry.
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Pass the Mouthwash PleaseThis weekend we coined a new phrase that has never before been used at the breakfast table. Find out why!
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Mrs. Wilson and the Math TestWe didn't cheat! We only helped each other a little ... -
Agnes was No LadyA childhood trip to Florida turned out to have some surprises.
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My First Day of First Grade with Mrs. WilsonAnd see how I turned out? -
Surprise!A surprise party that my sister and I threw for our little brother turned out to be a surprise for Mom as well.
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My First Sled RideDad took me out for some fun and adventure in the snow, but he got more than he was expecting.
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Chevy Impalas and Cherry PiesThis was one of those moments when I wish I had been a little more observant. -
On Fishing, Moonshine, and Apollo 13An expedition with Dad turned out to be more than just a fishing trip.
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Raising ChickensRaising chickens can be a great way to teach your kids responsibility, plus you can get some delicious eggs! -
A Baseball Cap and a Father's LoveWhether you are a dad, an uncle, a neighbor, a salesman, or whoever, men encounter children all the time. We have a responsibility and an opportunity to demonstrate love that reminds them of God's love. -
A Pragmatic Approach for Dealing with Your Decimated 401KYour 401K has been cut in half and your job situation looks precarious ... what can you do?
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The Ten Most Influential Writers in My LifeThere are so many great writers out there, but these ten had the most influence over the way I write and my appreciation of literature. -
Of Thunderstorms and WhispersThunder and lightning can be intense! It's one way that God can get our attention. He also whispers at times. How does he get your attention?
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First Impressions: Meeting the In-LawsThere are a few key times in a lifetime when first impressions are crucial. If not handled well, it could spell disaster. Here's how I first met my in-laws.
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Max's Happiest DayJanuary 1, 1974, was the happiest day of my dog Max's life, and it was one of the most embarrassing days of my life up to that point.
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Hide and Seek with Mom in the Snowy WoodsMy siblings and I were surprised when we discovered how creative our mother could be. -
Upcoming 2009 Triangle Youth Brass Band and Ensemble ConcertsWith three upcoming concerts, a guest performing artist, and a guest composer / conductor, this promises to be a stellar season! -
Down at Butch's PondTwo high school boys go fishing at Butch's Pond and quickly catch their fill, but that's not the end of the story.
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The PaintbrushThe poet wants to know what his wife wants him to change; and yet, he's who he is.
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A Million Friends We Have BetrayedWe tend to think that at New Years our slates are wiped clean. We forget about the people we've hurt in the past. We need to change our hearts.
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It's Cold TonightThe poet is cold and lonely, but he sees hope in the stars.
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Grandma, Please Don't GoA grandson is sad as he contemplates his weakening grandmother.
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Connemara Estate: Carl Sandburg's ParadiseCarl Sandburg's Connemara Estate, in Flat Rock, North Carolina, provided a beautiful and poetic setting for this famous American writer to spend the last twenty-two years of his life.
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Surviving on My Own: A Soap OperaLearning to do things on your own can be exciting, and knowing what soap to use (or not) is an important part of that! Learn how disastrous a wrong decision can be.
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I Want to Be a Relevant DadThe priorities that today's society values are not the same priorities that God is calling fathers to have.
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Oh I like BeefA meaty Valentine's Day poem.
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Big Red Ecstasy: At the Altar with Coach Tom OsborneA young Husker fan goes to a game in Lincoln, Nebraska, but the highlight of the weekend happened off the field.
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Check Your BriefcaseA two year old can put the strangest things in the strangest places! This is a true story describing one such incident in the author's childhood.
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A Red 7 AdventureThe Red 7 kids, three siblings who disguise themselves as the Pope, Mr. Hawaii, and Agent Qingwa, fly in their super swift jet to solve a mystery on North Carolina's Outer Banks.
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Tense DreamsTwo sibling sleuths are shaken from their slumber by the sounds of the super secret watch phone. The call is from Bernie, a man in continual need of help from these dynamic detectives.
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Of the Father's Love BegottenGod loves us, and we know we can depend on that love. Do your kids know that you love them? I mean, do they really know that, no matter what, you love them? Do you demonstrate that?
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Taking Heart in TroubleWe all face problems. Do you focus on the problem, or do you focus on the joy that God provides?
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Better Than LifeWhat do you crave? What do you think about when your head hits the pillow? What gets you going in the morning? The author suggests that God wants you to be more excited about him than about anything else.
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The Genie was a Meanie in a Yellow BikiniA quartet of limericks about a mean genie ... -
Peach Tree No MoreWhen my wife (Yonder Spouse) went away for the weekend, she left a list of chores. Included in the list was some yard work, with specific instruction to not chop down the peach tree. Guess what happened ...
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The Day Daddy Fell into the PondIt started off as a picnic lunch at beautiful Duke Gardens. Little did I know what was in store ... -
Thank You, Rosa ParksLooking back on the events of 1955, all of us should be grateful for the courageous actions of Rosa Parks in helping the United States move closer to dignity and equality for all.
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Hourglass SkyA poem about sledding with Dad and growing up.
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I Asked a Young Girl from MilanLimerick about a girl from Milan and a haircut. -
There Once was a Lass with a BonnetA limerick about a girl in a bonnet and a promised kiss.
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There was a Young Man from KadishA limerick of a man who takes his dog fishing.
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Are We There Yet?The author looks back on the goals of the Civil Rights Movement and asks if the dream has been achieved.
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Valentine's Day: Five Things You Can Do to Knock Her Socks OffAre you planning to give your wife flowers and chocolates for Valentine's Day? Think again. You can do better than that. -
Dads, Take Your Children Fishing!Fishing is not the end goal, it is the process. Father and child, spending time together outdoors, is what it's all about. -
Behaviors of a Successful Line ManagerThe successful manager needs to be involved in driving the team, listening, helping team members develop career paths, and more.
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With Joyful TearsA poem of love and gratitude, from author to wife
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Faith and Chronic IllnessHow faith plays an important role in dealing with Parkinson's Disease.
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One Last KissThe poet is dreading saying good-bye to his fiance'.
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I was Just the Caboose on Your Runaway TrainIt hurts when you get tossed aside by one you love
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Avoid These Valentine's Day CatastrophesValentine's Day can be the peak of romance, but high expectations can lead to disastrous outcomes. Here are three true stories that offer insight on what not to do on that romantic day.
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My Belly Button Goes Ding DongThe author takes a funny look at himself and then asks the reader to look in the mirror.
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Nine Guidelines when Hosting a Foreign StudentThere are rules that you want to define up front so the student will know what is expected of him / her, and this will help things go more smoothly at home.
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ChoicesA poem about choices.
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I Saw Her Smile Once MoreA grandson sees his grandmother leave in an ambulance, and he wonders if he will ever see her smile again, a poem. -
Gazelle in WhiteAs Valentine's Day nears, a husband looks back on his wedding day and remembers being entranced as his wife walked down the aisle.
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My Longing FeedA lover yearns for one more kiss.