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When a storm is coming, all other birds seek shelter. The eagle alone avoids the storm by flying above it. So, in the storms of life may your heart be like an eagle’s and soar above.” – Author Unknown

Gumption

About Love's Power..., How Can I Be Happy?, How Can I Change the World?, How Can I Improve My Country?, Training for Success December 26, 2023
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May you always have the gumption to do and think what is right! I have noticed in life that things some things are always a struggle.  When I thought about these things, I realized they were either not good for Read more…

Before You Travel…

Articles On Nearariver.com (Are the Best!), Fix Your Finances, How Can I Fix Problems?, Training for Success December 26, 2023

Before you leave for your vacation, you pack sunscreen and bug protection. But do you also take care of these things? Most people jot down a packing list so they don’t forget anything before they leave for vacation. Your list Read more…

When to Hold On

Articles On Nearariver.com (Are the Best!), How Can I Be Happy?, Training for Success December 26, 2023

Sometimes, I hold onto things for a long time. Recently, my habit proved worthwhile! Like most people, I hold onto things—memories, ideas, and physical property. Sometimes these things are good, and sometimes bad. About twenty years ago, I bought a Read more…

Eureka!

Articles On Nearariver.com (Are the Best!), Fix Your Finances, How Can I Change the World?, How Can I Improve My Country? May 1, 2024
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The English language derives the word “eureka” from the Greek word meaning “I found it”.  Can you guess what I recently found? For the past two summers, I have enjoyed my garden.  But no matter how much money I paid Read more…

Tomorrow

Articles On Nearariver.com (Are the Best!) December 27, 2023

Tomorrow I am looking forward to you! Last night I stayed up too late writing my novel, and I was still groggy when my friend arrived at my home to walk at seven am. So I forgot to use bug Read more…

"Each reader's heart is like an eagle's and can soar above the storms in life..." - Near a River's Author, BJ Rae.

Written with uplifting words of encouragement, Near a River is a photographic children's book about two young bald eagles who are eager for their mother to teach them to fly so they may soar over the storms in their lives. Near a River encourages early childhood reading. BJ hopes that every child becomes a strong reader and soars above the storms in life.

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