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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Unfortunately, all I can do right now is enjoy the beautiful sight outside my window.   I awakened shortly after six o’clock and gazed through the bedroom window. The sun was rising over the mountains. Its rays glistened on the Read more…


Shel Silverstein has some great advice for parents dealing with their children’s education.   In the past… Until recently, teachers focused on teaching the basics. My third grade teacher made the only political comment I heard any educator make. “I Read more…


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We deserve these things when we grow up!  If you love us, please give us what we need! Dear Politicians, Parents, and Teachers, Thank you for providing guidance to us as we grow up. But, you’re doing a few things Read more…


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If I wish you a rotten day, you will understand what I mean after reading this post. Do you have a favorite expression?  I have one that a buddy shared with me. As my friend Wendy and I walk early Read more…


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We all need to expect the best from our children, our future! When happens when parents expect the best? Their children fall in line, follow rules, and act responsibly. No one knows this better than Brad Howard and his son Read more…


Do you know you have a miraculous power? Carolyn Isbister knows about the miraculous power within each person. Carolyn Isbister had a womb infection 24 weeks into her pregnancy and gave birth to a very premature baby girl.  The hospital’s Read more…


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You can get over life’s speed bumps. Right now I am encountering a speed bump in my life, as every person does from time to time.  Why do we have to encounter these annoying bumps in our lives?  Why do Read more…


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You can politely and firmly say no to others’ requests for your time. Does this describe you?  Your friends and acquaintances expect you to say yes to everything they want you to do.  You feel you don’t want to do Read more…


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Feeling down?  Try investing in giving to feel better! At Christmas, my husband and I give each other joy instead of exchanging Christmas gifts.  We spend whatever money we would have spent on each other on a family in need Read more…


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Here is test that will help you watch what you say. In Ancient Greece, Socrates was known for valuing knowledge. One day an acquaintance met Socrates and said, “Do you know what I just heard about your friend? “Hold on 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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