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Excellence I belong to a nationwide club called Toastmasters. Though the name may lend itself to mastering the art of raising a glass and saying a few words to honor and pay tribute to someone, it goes beyond a well versed glass raising salutation.  Instead, this club calls its members to speak with integrity, respect,…

Expanding Since I am no longer a public school teacher, my life has expanded in ways I never imagined. My days are no longer constrained with a commute to and from work, restrictions imposed by strict standards surrounding the work of a public classroom teacher, or remaining within the confines of a building for 8-10…

Worth I graduated from high school in 1976 and made one of the largest purchases in my lifetime as a single woman. I bought my first car, a used 1967 Volkswagen. It wasn’t much to look at. It did not sparkle or shine, but it was mine. The motor purred, the transmission was smooth and…

Joyful When… Though my husband and I never discussed the number of children we wanted, we both knew we wanted more than one. About the time I began feeling confident as the mother of one child, we began thinking of trying for our second child.  I harbored a few concerns with having a second child;…