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Rote Replies + “Have a nice day” + No problem” = Teachable Moments To Help You Think Before You Speak!
One of my Yellow Brain mother’s favorite expressions, which I also apply to my life, is: “(Wo)man proposes and God disposes”. This quote was proven to be true a few weeks ago. I intended to attend an purposely unnamed Illinois state agency focused in the early care and education for child development, Pre-K education, and…
Read moreGrief Is A Tear In Our Hearts and On A Mourner’s Ribbon
I have not written a blog post in a few weeks because our family sadly had been dealing with my husband’s brother’s illness and death. I had known my husband’s brother Burton, since I was 19 years old. As Burt said, “I had a great run!” and he did! His life was filled with a…
Read moreMother’s Wisdom and Gifts about Life and Death
One of my favorite poets, Frances Woodworth Howells wrote: “Life is sadly out of tune when memories must live with us too soon.” My life is tragically out of tune and my “Blue Heart” has been breaking because our dear, sweet, intelligent, generous and loving cousin, Beverly Gibstein Glazov Berman passed away on November 11th. Beverly was not only…
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