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Using the Tender Voice of a Helper During Conflict

A handful of candy bars imploded my 7th-grade summer vacation. On the first day of freedom, my best friend and I stood in the aisle of our 7-11 store, holding the money for our first Slurpee of the season. As we waited in the back of a long line, she studied the rows...

Defining Moments Disguised as Disappointments

As I sat on my grandmother’s back porch sipping sun tea, my two-year-old daughter, Jordan, toddled close to me, whispering, “tiny hole.” As I tried to decipher her message, I studied her eyes and noticed a look of urgency. I mentally traced her steps. Everything...

Love Like a Land-Rover

Love Like a Land-Rover The vintage model Land-Rover stood ready for the bride and groom to exit the Crathie Kirk to begin their new life. Although strong and sturdy, the muted, elegant decorations added a touch of femininity and celebration to its frame. As I walked...

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Love Like a Land-Rover

Love Like a Land-Rover

Love Like a Land-Rover The vintage model Land-Rover stood ready for the bride and groom to exit the Crathie Kirk to begin their new life. Although strong and sturdy, the muted, elegant decorations added a touch of femininity and celebration to its frame. As I walked...

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Fix It or Bin It

Fix It or Bin It

Our guests describe watching TV in the UK as quirky, unique, and perhaps a little bland. Antique enthusiasts, gardeners, and aspiring chefs delight in the constant, varied content on these subjects. To some, watching furniture restoration may seem like watching paint...

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