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Lessons for Liam: Honor

I never had a policy; I have just tried to do my very best each and every day.  Abraham Lincoln Honor is something that, as your mother, I will never really have the chance to teach you about. Not really. … Continue reading

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Boundaries

I would have touched it like a child But knew my finger could but have touched Cold stone and water.   I grew wild, Even accusing heaven because It had set down among its laws: Nothing that we love over-much … Continue reading

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Lessons for Liam: Love

Love one another and you will be happy.  It’s as simple and as difficult as that.  Michael Leunig Lesson #2: Love There is something I want you to understand about love, Liam.  It will be hard to understand because it … Continue reading

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Lessons for Liam: Forgiveness

To forgive is to give up all hope for a better past. Lily Tomlin Liam, My Love I am your Mama. Someone saw fit to give you to me. There are days when the wonder of that is enough to … Continue reading

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