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

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These posts help anyone who is struggling with or has struggled with a problem. from family issues to financial issues as well as others. Their ultimate purpose is to enable every reader to soar like an eagle above the storms in his or her life.

BJ Rae’s vision is insightful and motivating. It brings you a successful and positive outlook on life.

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 reading for children. BJ hopes that every child becomes a strong reader and soars above the storms in life.

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This silly song taught me an unforgettable lesson. When I was young, my older brother walked me to school. We entertained each other; he taught me silly songs and other goofy things, and I constantly doused him by jumping in Read more…


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…


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When someone is unkind to you or tries to bully you, it is not about you.  Here is what it is really about… This evening my husband and I walked together. As we passed by one neighbor’s home, his dog Read more…


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You can achieve financial success! Did you know you can achieve financial success with your current income?  You can! The path to financial success doesn’t start with radical change. It begins by asking a lot of questions. It’s quite possible to Read more…


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Although we can’t control everything in the future, we can affect how it turns out! We live in the North Country and have too much snow. Although it is the middle of April, we still have a few feet of Read more…


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I am walking through the storm right now.  Here is my motivation to keep going. Right now I am walking through an emotional storm. The sky around me is completely dark. I see lightning and hear the thunder in my Read more…


Do you understand life?  I do not understand it fully, but I do understand these things… Some days life is too hard, and other days it is quite enjoyable. As I watched the sunrise on a Florida beach the past Read more…


Encouragment to give gifts to a stranger on near a river.

This week I accidentally gave a gift to a stranger. On Sunday night, we were staying at a campground, and the weather got chilly at night.  I reached for my “Kiss Me” Christmas toboggan to wear to take the dogs Read more…


Do you have what it takes to survive daily? If you have these things, you have everything you need. Yes, life is hard.  Daily survival can be a huge challenge, but mentally carrying certain reminders can help anyone survive. Toothpick. Read more…


Encouragement to honor this pledge for all Americans on near a river.

A pledge is a promise or vow to commit to an idea or action.  Do you know there is a pledge for all that every American needs to honor? In August of 1892, the American socialist preacher Francis Bellamy wrote 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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