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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Keywords are useful on the internet and in other ways, too. How can they affect your life?   Although I don’t work outside of my home, my life is crazy busy at times. During these hectic times, I find it Read more…


Why wait to enjoy the most important part of your life? Once upon a time all feelings and emotions went to a coastal island for a vacation.  According to their nature, each was having a good time. Suddenly, the weather Read more…


What are protons? Can we learn anything from them?   I studied both chemistry and physics in college. Over thirty years later, I remember very little of what I learned in these classes. However, I do recall a few things Read more…


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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 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…


Feel free to use this letter to let your Dad know how you feel about him on Father’s Day. Dear Dad, I love you more every day.  As time passes, I realize just how blessed I am to have you Read more…


There is one gift everyone can share with others. Do you happen to know what the most important gift is?  Everyone has the same amount of it and once used it cannot be replaced, so you should spend it as Read more…


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…


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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 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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