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She walks in Beauty
I absolutely love British literature, and I wanted to share a wonderful poem that I came across by Lord Byron titled, “She walks in Beauty.” SHE walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies; And all that’s best of dark and bright Meet in her aspect and her eyes: Thus mellow’d to that tender light 5 Which heaven to gaudy day denies. One shade the more, one ray the less, Had half impair’d the nameless grace Which waves in every raven tress, Or softly lightens o’er her face; 10 Where thoughts serenely sweet express How pure, how dear their dwelling-place. And on that cheek, and o’er…
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Travel: A Honeymoon at Cape Cod & the Islands
It was 7 years ago that my new husband and I set out on an adventure to the wonderful area of the country known as Cape Cod. We had met overseas, married in the desert of Arizona and now it was time to relax and enjoy the Cape and the Islands. Little did we know that there would be some many things to see and do on on the 70-mile peninsula. There are a myriad of activities available, like a trip whale watching or an afternoon of deep sea fishing. But, we were newlyweds and enjoyed walking on the sandy beach at low tide. Facing the Atlantic Ocean, the beaches…
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Daily Prayer
“…Teach us almighty father, to consider this solemn truth, as we should do, that we may feel the importance of every day, and every hour as it passes, and earnestly strive to make a better use of what thy goodness may yet bestow on us, than we have done of the time past…” Jane Austen
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Setting a Routine
I prefer to use the routine than schedule. In recent times, schedule has had mixed connotations linked to the word. Some moms love scheduling, and others feel confined by it. Because of this, I prefer “setting a routine” for me and my children. I found setting a routine very helpful for my family. Both of my children like a routine, and they prefer me to stick with it. If I don’t, they usually communicate their dissatisfaction through crying or whining. When I begin setting a routine, I focus first on when my children need to eat – breakfast, lunch, dinner and maybe a snack or two between. After this, I…
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Poisoning our Children?
Yesterday, I receive another warning that there are possible dangers from plastic baby bottles (e.g. Avent, Dr. Brown, etc.). This is driving me mad. As a mother, I try my best to provide all for my children, and even that is not enough. Toys, baby bottles, food – what is next? I feel like the quality control is diminishing in the states. I having to research everything that my child touches. This is concerning and exhausting. OFF SOAP BOXHere is the information that I have collected regarding these concerns. Bisphenol-A (BPA) is a substance used in the production of polycarbonate plastics that has estrogenic properties and has been shown in…
