Category Archives: celebrate

Celebrate: Books!

Posted on January 14, 2017 by Be Strong. Be Courageous. Be You

I believe there is always something to celebrate.  Today I join with Ruth Ayers and her commuity of writers who celebrate each weekend to celebrate the arrival of new books at our school.     The first boxes arrived the … Continue reading →

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Every day for a month

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Be Strong. Be Courageous. Be You

This month of blogging has been quite a commitment. I have kept others waiting while I blogged away each and every day. I have put things off. I have cleared time. I have made writing, thinking, considering and publishing a … Continue reading →

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Plans, Schedules, Arrangements

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Be Strong. Be Courageous. Be You

Plans made over a month ago. Schedules cleared and set. Things arranged. So much to do to prepare to get away. Tickets reserved, rooms booked. Errands run. Alternate plans for college girl to get a ride back home after finals. Sad … Continue reading →

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One Mile Matters

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Be Strong. Be Courageous. Be You

“Come on, Aury! You can do it!” Yelled the parents waiting at the finish line.  “Push, push, push!” encouraged one mom. In came three more students, Justin, Javier, Kara.  “Nine minutes, fifteen seconds,” said the teacher keeping time. Sweat pooled … Continue reading →

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Mom

Posted on March 12, 2016 by Be Strong. Be Courageous. Be You

“Oh, I can’t believe I have all my girls here together,” she wells up. Hands rise to her face. Tears come. Hand to her shoulder. I reach out to stroke her long dark hair. Hug her a little closer. Sister … Continue reading →

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New Year…New Word

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Be Strong. Be Courageous. Be You

I love this time of year. It’s the time when everything slows in the world of school and work and the focus shifts to family.  Days and evenings are dedicated to connecting, reconnecting and spending time with people we love.  Loved … Continue reading →

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Celebrate This Week: Hope

Posted on October 17, 2015 by Be Strong. Be Courageous. Be You

Originally posted on To Read To Write To Be:
Saturday is the calm after the week. A time to reflect and celebrate. Thank you, Ruth Ayers, for this place that allows me a space to sit and write. This week…

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Fireworks, Fun & Freedom

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Be Strong. Be Courageous. Be You

Fourth of July weekend just passed. The gusto with which this holiday is celebrated in this little seaside town is quite astonishing. Fireworks begin to be heard throughout the town at all hours weeks before the fourth. Houses are adorned … Continue reading →

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Colleagues and Friends 

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Be Strong. Be Courageous. Be You

Tonight I am sitting outside on a very warm March evening having a light dinner with colleagues who are friends. These are the women who have lifted me up, shared the good, bad and beautiful through the course of my … Continue reading →

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