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Book Nook: The Good Slope

Motherhood Moments

At a time when some writers tend to grouse about raising children, Rau revels in her good fortune and the day-to-day: teaching her younger son how to read using “Garfield” comic books; encouraging her older son to design his grandmother’s gravestone; observing the motley crew of boys who patronize “the yellow house” (Rau’s) for years.

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Put Yourself on the Path of Happiness for the Holiday Season

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

How does he find the blessings of the holiday season with no money to buy gifts? There is a mother, worried over her grown son who was involved with drugs early in life and was recently hit by a car. How does she find the strength to help him on his road to independence? Find a new life direction. Resource: Hoarding help.

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Do You Hate Your Job?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Needless to say, our relationship suffered, his health suffered and now he has a list of regrets about not being the father, husband, son, brother and friend he feels he should have been. See if you can find a way to change the situation. Are there parts of the job, the work or your day that could inspire gratitude in you?

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