How a Grandmother’s Gift of Time Brought Our Family Closer Together
Her mother’s yearly gift of time helped save her marriage during the early years of parenthood. Now, she’s passing that same gift to her own family, and discovering its legacy.
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Mermaids and the Warrior: Memories of My Mother
After growing up in a home where her mother encouraged creative play, kindness, and family rituals, author Cheryl Oreglia made an unusual decision. She describes childhood memories and their lasting effects.
“[I remember] … the way she stared down those mean girls. I saw her as a warrior woman that day, and this is how she taught me to be one too.”
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It Doesn’t Get Better Than This
Achieving a sense of community in a classroom is tricky, a teacher explains, then shares a story about a lost student …and a memorable day.
“In fearing the worst, I’d be assaulted by visions of the Titanic – as if we could metaphorically veer off course, hit an iceberg, and slowly disappear….”
