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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Happy Labor Day! As we navigate through the demands of daily routines, it’s essential to acknowledge the significance of breaks, allowing ourselves the luxury of a respite. So, let these heartwarming images be a gentle nudge to not only complete Read more…


Encouraging you to avoid biased search results on near a river.

Do you get biased search results on the internet?  If you do, read on… Google, Yahoo, Bing, and DuckDuckGo all scour the web for you to find the information you want.  But you never get the same search results. Some Read more…


In this game of tag, you are now the IT. Tag someone else and continue the game. Did you feel that? When you opened this post, a hug jumped out and grabbed you. That hug just tagged you and now Read more…


near a river encouragement for children where you live bj rae bald eagle

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…


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…


near a river encouragement for children children bj rae bald eagle

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…


near a river encouragement for kids new disorder bj rae bald eagle

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…


Encouragement to not practice following others on near a river.

Have you ever followed others and found yourself in a place you did not want to be? Children love to run around outside.  A few days ago, two preschool children I know were running around on the road I live Read more…


near a river encouragement flowers for you bj rae eagle

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…


near a river achievable resolution 2020 bj rae

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…

"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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