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Winter Is Finally Here
A little boy and girl glide across the icy patio, pretending to be hockey players. As night falls, the air freezes their cheeks. They giggle as they watch each puff of breath turn white and dissipate. How joyous it is that winter is finally here. One small snowflake lands on the girl’s nose. “It’s snowing!”…
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All That I Had Was Reduced To Rubble
Molly stood with a devastated heart as she stared at her burnt house that robbed her of her parents and her only son. Molly was struggling to sort out her emotions about the issue. She was still in grief at her loss. She was still perplexed, wondering if her life would ever pick up. She…
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Poetry – A Ballad Heard By Clovers
Meet me in the fields of four-leaf clovers on a Wednesday afternoon. There we sit amongst the butterflies, in reverie about the time gone by. The undulating clovers listen to secret conversations drifting in the air. Past confessions once sung and plucked on the strings of a pink guitar, Remind me of the way I…
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Are You Afraid To Fail?
Lately, I have been listening to podcasts like crazy!! I love them; they have such a positive impact on my mind. I listen to a few different ones on different topics, but they are all so unique and powerful that I want to consume as many of them as I can. Each one though is…
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The Gunpowder Plot
In 1605, Guy Fawkes and other conspirators planned to blow up the Houses of Parliament in London, England. The night of its state opening November 5th. The aim of the “Gunpower Plot,” as it became known, was to kill the Protestant King, King James 1. Thanks to an anonymous tip-off, Fawkes was discovered, and the…
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Ease The Holiday Stress
As I sit writing this article, I am in the midst of the first holiday event that is being planned. Every year without fail, unless a worldwide shutdown occurs, we have a Halloween party for clients, neighbors, and friends. And I don’t mean a simple party. No, this is 300 people, a chili cook-off, live…
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Growing Out Of The Fairytale
So, I did it. Everything you’re supposed to. So, what now? As a little girl, I imagined growing up with my Prince Charming and getting married, and that was about it. It turns out real life isn’t quite like that. I went to school all the way through to Sixth Form and then decided I…
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How To Host An Amazing Thanksgiving
It’s that wonderful time of year when family and friends join together to celebrate and give thanks for all of their blessings. The air is crisp and cooler, and the leaves are finally changing color as we welcome the rich yellows and red that adorn the trees; even the sunlight seems buttery and more welcoming.…
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Sex and the City – The Comedy Show that Doubles as a Comfort Blanket for Women
When it comes to shows that bring you back, there is a Holy Trinity for women: Desperate Housewives, Gossip Girl, and Sex and the City. These three shows center mainly around groups of friends who are caught in a whirlwind of drama, romance, and gossip. With incredible fashion, lovable characters, and storylines that go from…
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Sugar and Spice, It’s Time To Get Something Nice
It’s officially autumn, and the leaves are about to start falling. Which means it’s officially time to get a fall boo. Hot girl summer is over, loves. I know it was a fun time; however, it is time to start looking for someone who can keep you cozy at night. Beyonce told us to be…
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November Quiz – Are You A Summer or Winter Person?
Duet Mlotshwa’s fun quiz will determine whether you are a Summer person or a Winter person. 1) It is a sunny day and your friends suggest that you go to the beach for fun in the sun and in water. Do you? a)Tell your friends how much you dislike sunny days and prefer to stay indoors for shade and…
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The Farmer’s Wife
The sun rises, the rooster crows, and two bare feet, instead of four, hit the dirt floor. A puff of dust swirls across the ground with each step the farmer takes towards the door. It creaks open revealing the insipid morning. The farmer starts his day feeding the chickens and collecting eggs. Next he…