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Between Two Worlds

I have lived in America for twelve years. My Beloved is American. My children bleed stars and stripes. I love this country. She has been very, very good to me and to my family. But I am a foreigner. The majority of the time, I forget this. And then I hear an accent, a song. [...]

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Focus and Edit

I have been quiet lately. Not my usual state of affairs! As the world turns in crazy, often horrific ways, and the intense spate of natural disasters coupled with another war have my mind and heart in overload, I have had to stop and think for a while. I have had to review the often [...]

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You Are Your Own “So What”

Having entered the blogosphere relatively recently, I hesitated a little at the vastness of the dialogue, the sheer massive number of voices on topics similar to those I write and think about.  I thought a great about the “so what?” question.  What’s my point of difference?  Why read my blog?  Why engage with me?  And [...]

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The “Happy” Mirage

Emily Orton is a teacher and mother of five children living in Manhattan.  She home-schools her eldest four and cares for special needs baby “Mermaid”. She also happens to be a talented writer and life observer. With the recent discussions on the happiness of women and the many theories as to why the data is or [...]

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Finding the Joy in Mothering

I feel honored to have been asked to join the Blessed Nest writing team at www.blessednestperch.com.  These innovative women provide beautifully designed and visually appealing products to support babies and mothers.  And whilst you’re there, I hope you enjoy my first post for them on “Finding the Joy in Mothering.”  Whether you are a parent [...]

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