It’s that time again – the end of the year and the beginning of a new one. The new year beckons us to start fresh, to bring in something new, to change something for the better, to be excited about a possible change, and to make new commitments to ourselves and to others. Even though…
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Yesterday was the start of a new week after the needless shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Sandy Hook, CT, on Dec 14, 2012. I dropped off my child at school yesterday morning and was saddened to see a police car and two officers with their guns standing outside the school in place of the…
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Thanksgiving is a reflective and special time for me. It will always be because there was a time when I was not so thankful for my life. Years ago during one Thanksgiving season, I left an abusive relationship. It was one of the most courageous steps I’ve ever taken to save myself, my spirit, and…
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Summer is a time to relax, a time to travel, a time to take up a new hobby, and a time for changes. And, if you have children, summer is a time to create good, quality memories! I recently made a “summer to-do” collage with my daughter: we gathered pictures from magazines depicting our plans…
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It is an atypical, gloomy Mother’s Day in my part of the world in Denver today, but I’m feeling content and peaceful. I am a mother; I have a precious child that I have been given to help walk through life to the best of my ability. However, today, like any other Mother’s Day, I…
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Vilma Reynoso 