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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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The Ernest Shackleton Story…

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Encouraging you to follow Ernest Shackleton's example on near a river.

Have you heard the story of Ernest Shackleton? In August of 1914, Ernest Shackleton headed out with his crew to cross the Antarctic continent.  His ship was named Endurance but it did not live up to its name. Just off Read more…

Bald IS Beautiful

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Encouragement to know that bald is beautiful on near a river.

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…

Trustworthy Navigation

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Encouraging you to use trustworthy navigation on near a river.

Has a navigation device ever sent you down a bad road? We were returning home from a weeklong trip last Friday. As we traveled, we learned some things that apply to both road trips and life. Having used our Rand Read more…

Funny Life Tips

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Encouraging you to enjoy these funny life tips on near a river.

Here are some funny life tips.  Have you ever wanted to know how to get through life without needing to complain?  If so, make sure to read all of these funny life tips. Marry someone who has a different favorite Read more…

A Simple Formula

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Encouraging you to follow this formula for a successful life on near a river.

Here is a simple formula for a successful and happy life… Have you ever watched older people?  Ever noticed the ones who look happy and content with their lives and seem to have no regrets? What do they know that Read more…

Reduce and Save

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Want to reduce your electric bill and save some money? Thirteen months ago we moved from a small home to larger home. We needed more space so I could have a quiet place to write and a space big enough Read more…

Poison

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Encouraging you to change the poison in your mind on near a river.

Where does poison really come from? Many years ago in China, Li-Li married. Then as tradition dictated, she moved in with her new husband and mother-in-law. But their home was not a happy one. Unfortunately, Li-Li could not get along Read more…

Got a Flat Tire?

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Encouraging you to change your flat tire and move on on near a river.

Are you unable to move forward in your life? Got a flat tire? Many years ago, my aunt was babysitting my sister and myself as well as taking care of all of her own children.  We ran around my aunt’s Read more…

It Comes Back to You

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Remember what you do comes back to you on near a river.

Yes, what you do for others comes back to you. As he drove home from work, Bryan noticed a woman stranded on the side of the road. Her tire was flat. Stopping to help her, he parked his beat-up Pontiac Read more…

Mark Twain Was Right

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Encouraging you to understand what Mark Twain said about forgiveness on near a river.

Mark Twain was right about many things, but particularly about this topic. Lavender is my favorite flower and scent.  After my surgeries, I insisted on having the smell of lavender near me because pain makes me feel tenser and the 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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