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Flight: The View From Above
For centuries, human beings have been intrigued by the prospect of flight; the desire to break free of the earth’s gravity and soar among the clouds (and eventually, beyond). We have invented numerous incarnations of flying machines to enable us … Continue reading
Wings: Raw Material
When a baby bird leaves its nest for the first time, it is not without trepidation. Often its mother must physically push it from the branch in order for it to attempt flight, and even then it may take two … Continue reading
Flight: The Gift of Wings
In celebration of motherhood… Motherhood begins with giving one’s children wings. As a mother, it is my responsibility to teach my children what those wings are for, provide them with comfort and support as they stretch their wings and learn … Continue reading
Flight: Everyday Heroes
About a week ago I went for a walk with my ten year-old son and our next door neighbor’s nine year-old daughter, in our surrounding neighborhood. Before we even got off our street, we encountered a puppy running around loose … Continue reading
Wings: Getting There
Are we there yet? The age-old cry from children in the back of the car, impatient to reach the intended destination. Weary, cranky, eager to get this part of the trip over with so that they can get to the … Continue reading
Flight: Spring Cleaning
Currently I am engaged in the wondrous tradition known as Spring Cleaning: going room by room, throughout my home, clearing out the clutter, and cleaning out the dirt. I actually engage in this practice twice a year because, you know, … Continue reading