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Vent . . . a Series of Takes

by Barbara on November 16, 2008

Ron, the author of Vent, compares his life to a series of takes in a film. What a unique way of describing life’s experiences! But believe me, it does fit Ron “to a t.” This Philadelphia native not only is a professional actor and jack of all trades, but also a story teller [...]

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Queen of Planet Hot Flash

by Barbara on September 8, 2008

It is always nice to share a good story, and this time, I found a beautiful birth story at The Queen of Planet Hot Flash.
The name of the blog might make male bloggers cringe! But fellows, throw out any ideas that you might have upon seeing the title. Da Queen is a spunky woman [...]

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A Soldier’s Mother

by Barbara on August 7, 2008

The Chinese philosopher Lao-Tzu once said, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”
This is what A Soldier’s Mother has done. The blog was established by a mother to document the activities of her son, Elie, a young soldier. He began his three years of service in the Israeli army in [...]

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Any woman who has one or more sisters (like me) can instantly relate to Sisters of a Different Order. Through our bloodlines, we share the same family. But this does not always mean being alike. Personalities, tastes, political or religious orientation, and many other factors often make sisters very different from each other.
I jumped [...]

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