Several decades ago, a diverse group came together for a common cause. In public, they displayed their loyalty proudly adorned in purple and gold. They were initially bonded with shared sweat, blood, and tears. Despite their individual differences, … [Continue reading]
Behold the Elder
Like the beautiful shade tree, Your strength continues as you mature, Your resistance to the storms never lets up, Your every extremity is used to protect those beneath you. On a beautiful summer afternoon, You bring quiet comfort to those … [Continue reading]
Brave the Truth
As growing children we probably all have been told by our parents, and other role models, not to tell a lie. In many cases, the contextual settings of this advice had the specific meaning of "you should not lie" or even "you should not lie to me". … [Continue reading]
Allow the Thaw
The winter was painfully cold. We welcome the coming of spring to thaw our hearts. We bask in the first signs of the renewed life around us. We remember how it feels to be embraced by the warmth of the light. The comfort it brings prompts us to … [Continue reading]
Thank You, Mother
I am so, so grateful that I had my mother as MY mother. The more I experience the parenting side of the child-parent relationship, the more I appreciate my mother. I remember back to the many, many childhood memories of my maternal mentor. There … [Continue reading]
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