The morning rush hour in Addis Ababa is beyond alive. People are lined up for blocks to catch the city bus to work. Drivers wheeling overcrowded “blue donkey” taxis hustle to move people from the hubs of Kazanches and Mexico …
Category: Inspiration
If You Do These 10 Things, You’re Winning at Fatherhood
Loving a child is not particularly hard. One look at that bobble head and beer belly and we’re sold. Throw in a smile and we’re forever smitten. But babies grow up. We believe that parenting will get easier. But it …
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To Make Dad Feel Loved on Father’s Day, Observe How he Loves
Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, Valentines Day. These “Hallmark holidays,” deliberately designed to push greeting cards in America are now a social norm. When these days roll around, dads, moms, and those “in a relationship,” appreciate (dare I say, expect) some …
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Hike Like a Girl 2018 | Scenes from Patapsco Valley State Park, Maryland
Patapsco Valley State Park in May is a treat for the eyes and ears. These photos of my May 5th, Hike Like a Girl adventure feature the park’s McKeldin area, a popular place for nature lovers, bikers, hikers, horseback riders, …
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Why America’s Public Libraries Will Never Die
Daedalus Books and Music helped us build a respectable home library for our toddlers. It specialized in selling leftovers — unsold copies sold by the publisher at discounted prices. We would spend a couple of hours on Saturday browsing the …
Who Has the Body? How the Black Funeral Home Ensures our Dignity in Death
Just like the good memories we celebrate, we can also find inspiration in loss and tragedy. Guest writer, Brittany Jones, Esq reminds us of the special role that Black funeral homes play in maintaining our dignity in death as she …
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A Visit to Your Hometown Might Be Exactly What you Need
When I ask people what they feel when they return to their hometowns, they almost always say, “at peace.” Folks from small towns talk about a pace that’s slower; having nowhere to be because there’s nothing to do. It’s as …
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Beyond the Full Moon Party: 8 More Ways to Spend a Night Under the Moon
The moon will enter its lunar phase, aligning directly with earth and the sun 13 times in 2018. A full moon is bold. It takes up space. It’s feared, revered, and celebrated in ancient and modern society. New Zealand’s Maori …
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The Snow Day Rules: Enjoying the Cold Weather When You’re Completely Over it
By late March, most of us are officially over the cold. We are tired of the weather acting like a tease in a dive bar. One day she’s warm, inviting and forcing tulips from the ground. The next day, her …
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Why Every Woman Should Spend Time Alone in the Woods
I recently took to the woods alone for the first time. When I started my car preparing to return home the first thing I noticed was that the radio sounded way too loud, even though the volume was normal when …
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