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How Can I Help My Child Improve in Reading?

Posted on September 11, 2018 by Be Strong. Be Courageous. Be You

Photo courtesy of Dads Read, Public Library Services How can I, as a parent, affect my child’s reading life? If you look on the internet you might come away with the idea that you need to heavily scaffold the reading … Continue reading →

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Howie

Posted on July 20, 2017 by Be Strong. Be Courageous. Be You

He was the kind of guy who leaned down and hugged you a little longer than you were comfortable with. He had big puppy brown eyes with lashes that every girl in high school was jealous of.  He was younger … 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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Light & Home

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Be Strong. Be Courageous. Be You

“Welcome to the Point Market,” –  he says with a heavy East Indian accent. The man with the turban who just so happens to own the market on the corner where everyone goes when they’ve forgotten anything. We smile. We … Continue reading →

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