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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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Free Kindle eBooks: The Solomon Scroll, Sugar Free Recipes and More

For the Mommas

But the case takes a complicated turn when he’s identified as the son of local business tycoon Marcus Randall. When was the last time you stopped to express your gratitude? When a young man washes up on the shore of the Bradshaw River, Detective Madison Knight and her partner are called in to investigate.

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Put Yourself on the Path of Happiness for the Holiday Season

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

There is a mother, worried over her grown son who was involved with drugs early in life and was recently hit by a car. Related posts: Gratitude- The Key to Happiness. There is an employee, laid off in 2009, still valiantly seeking work but secretly feeling his time is over. This post was written by Marie. .

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Celebrate National Ice Cream Month at Baskin-Robbins and Show Your Support for the USO!

Saving Everyday

My husband and son are both veterans, so this organization is near and dear to my heart. One of the best ways to show our appreciation as a nation is through messages of support and gratitude. Visit www.uso.org to learn more! Service members draw strength from connecting to the things they love and fight for.

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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. Are there parts of the job, the work or your day that could inspire gratitude in you? Assess all aspects of the job.

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If You Are Able, Adopt-a-Family or Senior This Holiday Season

Family Balance Sheet

That Christmas back in 2005, my husband and I were overwhelmed with gratitude for this beautiful baby girl that we waited 5 years for. That first year, the family was a single mother whose infant son was born just a few days before our daughter. I'm so glad that we did. She was going to have a full, warm meal for the holidays.

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