When I was a child in the early 1960’s I received a polio vaccine, as did my sister and most everyone I knew. What I did not know until recently is that the person we have to thank for this gift of the virtual eradication of a horrible disease is a black woman from rural [...]
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The first time a father shares his deepest thoughts with his children on the curious mystery called “love” can be memorable or mundane. In this recorded podcast, Brooke Leigh Sheldon shares with you the story of John Steinbeck’s wise offerings to his son, Thom. Share
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We all know those times when something really hits the spot and we want “seconds”. Well, apparently this post hit the spot for a lot of you, because a whole bunch of you requested we repost it. So, in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, and to let you know we’re always listening, we lay this [...]
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John O’Donohue did much in his short life to popularize and demystify the history and lore of Celtic tradition and spirituality. His gifted authorship captures me its reflection of his own inspired living. O’ Donohue’s focus was on Celtic wisdom’s teaching that within each of us is a world of possibilities and that we must [...]
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My Journey East of Eden October 31, 2009 At what age do we take responsibility for our actions? When do we become accountable for our decisions? I learned a critical life lesson when I decided to use John Steinbeck’s East of Eden for a class assignment. I was 15. I haven’t forgotten the book – [...]
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