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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

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Miss Someone You Love Today?

Articles On Nearariver.com (Are the Best!), Holidays that Heal..., Overcome Depression May 1, 2024
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Miss someone you love today?  I know how you feel… Do you feel broken-hearted today?  Do you miss someone you love? There is another way to think about this situation instead of crying about it and feeling broken-hearted, though. I Read more…

The Poppy Flower

Articles On Nearariver.com (Are the Best!), For Veterans December 27, 2023
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Do you know what the red Poppy flower represents?  These two well-known poems explain it very well.   In Flanders Fields   In Flanders Fields the poppies blow Between the crosses row on row.   That mark our place; and Read more…

Wherever You Live…

Articles On Nearariver.com (Are the Best!), For Parents, School Plans May 1, 2024
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Wherever you live, there is something you need to do to prepare your child at any age for school. When we think about sending a child to school, we usually think about school supplies, clothes, and a reading list.  But Read more…

Dear Pet Snake

Articles On Nearariver.com (Are the Best!), How Can I Fix Problems? May 5, 2020

It seems silly to write a letter to a pet snake, doesn’t it?  But what is a pet snake anyway? Dear Pet Snake (or Gossiping friend), Having a friend who gossips is just like having a pet snake.  Eventually, your Read more…

To My Children

Articles On Nearariver.com (Are the Best!), How Can I Fix Problems? May 5, 2020
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What every parent wants for his or her children… Dear Children, When you were born, I had dreams and hopes for you.  I had hoped that you would all be successful in whatever careers you chose, that you would all Read more…

A New Disorder

Articles On Nearariver.com (Are the Best!), For Parents, How Can I Change the World?, How Can I Heal My Body? May 1, 2024
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Have you heard about the new mental health disorder? Yesterday evening my 3rd grade neighbor Johnny helped me pull weeds in our yard.  I asked him if he had enjoyed the past year in school.  His answer was interesting. Johnny Read more…

Bald IS Beautiful

Articles On Nearariver.com (Are the Best!), Training for Success May 1, 2024
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Getting older?  Don’t worry about your appearance–an eagle will tell you that bald is beautiful. This morning I saw a bald eagle fly right past me, very low, obviously seeking some prey.  I tried to persuade him to stop and Read more…

Flowers for You…

About Love's Power..., Articles On Nearariver.com (Are the Best!) May 5, 2020
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Here are some beautiful flowers for you, to help you enjoy your day. When someone is ill or having a rough time, we often send flowers.  But, of course, it is okay to send them any day. I picked this Read more…

An Achievable 2020 Resolution

About Love's Power..., Articles On Nearariver.com (Are the Best!), How Can I Fix Problems?, How Can I Heal My Body? March 15, 2020
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What would your one resolution for next year be?  Here is my choice. Please don’t make another resolution you won’t keep. Make an achievable resolution that will take you to new heights in 2020! Love yourself as you are–unconditionally! Doing Read more…

Dear Passion…

Articles On Nearariver.com (Are the Best!) May 1, 2024

In 2020, I hope you look inside your soul and find your passion. Doing this will release you from the shadows in your life and fulfill your heart and mind. Find your passion simply by focusing on what excites you. 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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