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6 days ago

A parent’s gratitude

The first day of school comes quickly for families. It is the day we place our most precious gifts into the hands of someone who begins as a stranger, yet over time becomes so much more.

6 days ago

The adventure

Ellie stood at the counter, her hands at her side. It was always so noisy in the early morning. She would wait patiently for her coffee cup to be filled with the luscious brew that magically came from her favorite breakfast blend pod.

6 days ago

Why does my dog bark?

You never want your dog to totally hush if they are trying to alert you to danger. But you can teach them to calm down by responding to the alert and telling them they are good for alerting you.

6 days ago

The clock

The small bungalow was constructed close to the edge of the lake. Lines of lush marigolds, pansies, tiny rose bushes and a scattering of geraniums were on the lawn.

6 days ago

An ode to mothers

Mother’s Day is in the future. Motherhood is something of which men can only stand in awe as a whole world unknown thrives.

3 weeks ago

Help from ‘Roots Tech’

Roots Tech, the world’s largest family history celebration, has now ended, but you still have time to access many of the sessions online for free. 

3 weeks ago

Etre bilingue et trilingue

Studies show that bilingual people have better concentration, better problem solving skills, are more creative, have a better vocabulary, better test scores, better communication skills, better memory, are mentally stronger longer, and have better financials.

1 month ago

Reaching out

The elderly woman ahead of me seemed to be struggling with the quarters strewn all around the card reader.