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    Art Therapy

    When we hear the word “therapy,” we instinctively think of a patient/doctor relationship & a formal program designed to work thru issues based on some form of creativity.  Art therapy could be music, dancing, or painting, but primarily used as…

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    Life is Like a Camera

    Many times, I didn’t get what I “thought” I wanted.  When this happened, it would set me back; I would start to question my self-worth, & compare my contributions to others.  I would self analyze & try to determine where…

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    Chocolate Gravy & Biscuits

    I grew up on chocolate gravy & homemade biscuits.  I’ve asked friends & workmates if they ever had chocolate gravy over a hot biscuit & they look at me like I’m crazy. Apparently, chocolate gravy was a “regional” breakfast staple.…

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    Ugly Ma

    I wish I had known more about my great-grandmother.  When you’re a little kid, you aren’t aware of why later in life, it becomes important to have known the source of your roots. My only memory of my maternal great-grandmother…

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    iPad Friend

    Have you ever felt you had a friendship with someone you never met?  You knew about their lives, family, children & grandchildren, gardens, pets & celebrations.  Our electronic capability has given us the ability to “know” people all over the…

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    Women’s History Month

    This year’s Women’s History Month theme is “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories.”  And what stories can we women tell; my stories come from the women who influenced me: my mother and grandmother. The stories I pass down are different…