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'Would You Let Your Daughter Color Her Hair Blue?', Rebekah Mccloud Jul 2014

'Would You Let Your Daughter Color Her Hair Blue?', Rebekah Mccloud

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I recently took a ride on the new SunRail. I was among the throng onboard for a free ride and to see, as Dr. Seuss would say, “Oh, the places I could go.” When I entered the overstuffed car, a young woman immediately stood up and said to me, “Here, Momma, take my seat.” And I did. I thanked her and commented about the kindness of her gesture.


You Are The Momma Now, Rebekah Mccloud Mar 2014

You Are The Momma Now, Rebekah Mccloud

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I am a proud member of the sandwich generation. Sociologist Dorothy A. Miller coined the term in 1981 to classify people who care for their aging parent(s) while helping to support their own children


I Love It When Linus Reminds Me What Christmas Is About, Mark Routhier Dec 2013

I Love It When Linus Reminds Me What Christmas Is About, Mark Routhier

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As Linus said: “Sure, Charlie Brown, I can tell you what Christmas is all about. Lights, please: ‘And the angel said unto them, Fear not, for behold, I bring unto you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you this day is born in the City of Bethlehem, a Savior, which is Christ the Lord...’”


The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year, Rebekah Mccloud Nov 2013

The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year, Rebekah Mccloud

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When is the most wonderful time of the year? December — right? — despite the many people and things that try to blur the calendar.


Cat Got Your Tongue? (The Lost Art Of Conversation), Rebekah Mccloud Sep 2013

Cat Got Your Tongue? (The Lost Art Of Conversation), Rebekah Mccloud

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My mother and I were eating dinner recently at her favorite restaurant. We spent several hours talking, laughing and enjoying our meal.