Tag Archives: children

The Guy Who Changed My Life

Posted on September 3, 2019 by catnipkiss

We all have the power to change the lives of others. Some of us go to school and learn the skills of a profession that will shape lives. We spend years and tens of thousands of dollars in school to … Continue reading →

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A Mother’s Day Wish  

Posted on May 13, 2018 by catnipkiss

It’s Mother’s Day. The day that we honor our mothers, as we should. I feel it in all directions – I am a mother, a daughter whose mother passed away ten months ago, and a teacher who had to think … Continue reading →

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My Baby Girl is Getting Married

Posted on November 1, 2017 by catnipkiss

Well, I guess she is not such a baby anymore. She’s 26. And a half. (But who’s counting; certainly not her mother!) Of course, I have known about Emily’s upcoming nuptials for a while. She got engaged last year, just … Continue reading →

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Beautiful

Posted on November 1, 2014 by catnipkiss

As I was walking my dogs today, the leaves falling like golden feathers all around us, I saw a beautiful sight.  It was a young girl, maybe 14, riding her skateboard down the street.  She had dyed her hair in … Continue reading →

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Dancing and Embracing my Tears

Posted on March 6, 2012 by catnipkiss

Today I cried. I was in a stretching class. There were three participants and the teacher. I’m in Chile, and everybody speaks Spanish, so I keep my ears attuned to catch the words, especially straining to hear over the music … Continue reading →

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