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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…