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In My Shoes: The long overdue reunion
Having seven brothers and sisters has no disadvantages, except that getting so many siblings together at one time can be problematic.
In My Shoes: Southern heritage
I consider myself to be a true Southern girl. Having grown up in Savannah, Ga., and living in different parts of Virginia for my 16 years of married life have given me different perspectives on what it means to be Southern.
In My Shoes: In my grandmother's shoes
On my desk, in a small oval frame, there is a black-and-white photograph of my grandmother, one of only a few pictures I have of her. She died of the Spanish flu in February 1919 after seeing her four little girls safely through it; the oldest of them, my mother, was 7 at the time.
In My Shoes: Son's life at Southside is far from 'warehousing'
The recently announced closing of Southside Virginia Training Center and three other centers that treat those with intellectual disabilities has been justified, even cheered by some. An advocate for the closing mentioned that facilities had been "warehousing" people for many years.
In My Shoes: A lifetime of experiences mold who we become
Lately, I've been thinking about all the "shoes" I have worn during my life and how with each new chapter, they have helped mold me into the person I am today.
In My Shoes: Stray dog finds a loving home
We knew we would have to take him to the pound, but it was Saturday afternoon and they were closed. We let him spend the night in the garage.
In My Shoes: Son's birth a 4-year leap for mother
On the anniversary of a child's birth, every mother relives the circumstances surrounding the occasion.
In My Shoes: Lessons from the worst best boss
I hear a voice in my head telling me what to do. It has a heavy New York accent, curses a lot and sounds just like my first boss, he-who-shall-not-be-named.
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