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The Family Bed A Story in Generations

If I had been born at home, surely it would have been into a family bed. As it was, my parents brought me home from the hospital, where I was promptly given a place aside my mother in the bed which slept us all: mom, dad, my brother and I. I nursed u...

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How to be a Momma Cat

How to be a Momma Catby LeAnn R. Ralph© 2004 LeAnn R. Ralph Over the years, I have raised nine orphaned kittens. Four of them were two weeks old when their mother was killed; three others were only hours old when their mother died; two more kitt...

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As A Child

As a child I wanted to ask why I was handed a remote control; As a child I wanted to touch a leafI was told to wash my hands; As a child I wanted to hear the sounds of a bird I was told they were "dirty" and full of germs; As a child I wanted to reac...

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Valentine Moments With Your Children

The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included, with hyperlinks. Notification of publication would be appreciated.Title -Valentine Moments ...

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Dating Your Spouse Planning an evening on the townno kids

When was the last time you went out on a real “date” with your significant other? And no, a real date doesn’t mean taking the kids to the movies with you and sitting them in the front row, while you sit five rows back to cuddle, eat popcorn, an...

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Fleeting Gifts

During a recent visit to a toy store looking for the perfect gift for a child, the insight I received gave me a very rude awakening. A child is born with all kinds of gifts tucked right in there with the cute little smile and the tiny toes and finger...

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The Spirit of Father's Day

The Spirit of Father’s DaySome time ago I received a gift from both of my children. It was spontaneous and had nothing to do with Father’s day. Yet, at the same time it had everything to do with Father’s day.My son, Kai, - he was 17 at the time...

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A New Pet For the Holidays Say It Isn't So!

Many households dream of presenting a fuzzy dog or cat as a surprise gift for a special holiday. But holidays are typically very busy as everyone rushes about to get things done which isn't an ideal time to introduce a new member of the family!...

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The Warmth of Candle Glow

Holiday Candles - ever popular and even indispensable in many homes - winter weather can create havoc with electrical systems and power sources. Candles - just about the purest and warmest Christmas light - a glow that illuminates and lingers - a sym...

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It Won't Grow Back Tomorrow

I remember clearly the day that I had my ultrasound, and the technician informed my husband and I that we had a baby girl on her way to join us in this world. That very day, my husband made clear that our daughter would not get a haircut until she wa...

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