Cynthia Johnson
Thorns or Prickles
I read a bit of trivia that surprised me and challenged something that I had been believing most my life. I love a challenge, especially...
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Delphia Simmons
- Mar 21
- 6 min
When We Judge
Casting judgement is a reflex, a weapon that each of us wields and uses without realizing our guilt or that it cuts both ways....
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Laurie Fundukian
- Mar 16
- 4 min
Nomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century by Jessica Bruder
Nomadland may have been published in 2017, but with inflation and other challenges in our country these days, it’s a very timely concept...
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Delphia Simmons
- Feb 9
- 4 min
Lemonade & Stitches
Throughout my childhood, wherever we lived, there was always a vibrant, organic community made up of friendship, trust, and a sense that...
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Cynthia Johnson
- Feb 2
- 3 min
Cynthia J. Johnson - Life Coach, Living Life
"We are not human beings having a spiritual experience; we are spiritual beings having a human experience." --Pierre Teilhard de Chardin...
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Cynthia Johnson
- Nov 29, 2022
- 3 min
It’s Time to Move
Crows are fascinating, interesting creatures most often mistaken for ravens. That’s understandable, as there are several varieties of the...
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Delphia Simmons
- Aug 12, 2022
- 2 min
25 Life Lessons
We all have them: things we’ve learned over our lifetime. Over five decades of living has taught me a few things. Here are twenty-five of...
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Delphia Simmons
- Jun 27, 2022
- 5 min
Mom: A Profile in Courage
I was about eight years old when my mom gathered her six girls on the living-room sofa in our Arkansas home to tell us some “very...
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Sara Constantakis
- May 6, 2022
- 3 min
Street Harassment and the “Right To Be”
“Is your husband coming to play softball?” I heard the question as I was getting my gear out of the trunk of my car, preparing to head to...
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Sara Constantakis
- Apr 15, 2022
- 4 min
Big Planet, Small World
There is an unattributed quote that made the rounds on social media awhile back that goes like this: “I am washing my face before bed...
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Delphia Simmons
- Mar 25, 2022
- 3 min
Magic and Wonder
I can’t imagine what the world is like for anyone who doesn’t believe in magic. I became a believer around age three. My dreams would...
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Martti Peeples
- Feb 18, 2022
- 1 min
You’re Not Alone
Eight years ago, I told the story of my son’s battle with his mental health. In light of the recent deaths of Regina King’s son, Ian...
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Delphia Simmons
- Feb 11, 2022
- 3 min
My Writing Journey
I was in elementary school when my mother gave me my first diary for Christmas. I had a lot to write about but was too concerned about my...
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Laurie Fundukian
- Feb 4, 2022
- 3 min
Book Review - The Other Black Girl
It can be difficult to find a riveting, original book that also contains social commentary, mystery, humor, and thought-provoking...
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Martti Peeples
- Jan 28, 2022
- 7 min
The Joys of Kayaking
When I was a child, the thing that made millions of people afraid of getting in the water was the motion picture Jaws.
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Delphia Simmons
- Jan 21, 2022
- 3 min
The New Forty
I have a question for Albert. (Albert Einstein, that is.) If time is relative, why can’t I get it to slow down or speed up when I want it...
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