August 28, 2013
by Pam Bell
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One Republic – Counting Stars Everyone once in a while life delivers us a blow so hard it leaves us lost, breathless, speechless, unprepared, ungrounded and dismayed. Sudden death of a loved one serves up one of these blows and … Continue reading
August 26, 2013
by Pam Bell
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Without the Kindness of Others, Where Would You Be? Although I am not certain that the drive to be a “self made man/woman” is inherently American, I do know it is a strong and pervasive desire in our culture only, … Continue reading
August 7, 2013
by Pam Bell
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The Lily – a poem by Mary Oliver Night after night darkness enters the face of the lily which, lightly, closes its five walls around itself, and its purse of honey, and its fragrance, and is content to stand there … Continue reading
August 6, 2013
by Pam Bell
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Becoming Exceptional Most of us have encountered people in our lives that truly inspire us. Whether it was a favorite aunt while growing up, a teacher, a colleague or a friend, there are just some people who manage to do … Continue reading