Was my Uncle Frank an illegal immigrant? Not exactly. But the circumstances surrounding his citizenship involved a misdemeanor at least, one that, had he decided to go into politics, would have doomed him for sure. And as scandals go in the genealogical history of the Brock Flock, this is about as good as it gets. […]
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The way we’re all talking about Atticus Finch, you’d think he was a real person! (What??? He’s not???) OK, I’ll admit it: Atticus Finch holds a prominent place in my pantheon of heroes. His quiet strength, his wisdom, his temperance, his judicious parenting–and, of course, his moral courage in speaking truth to power, something very much
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As adults, people remember three kinds of family events with great pleasure–meals, vacations and time outdoors . . . The natural world has great power to heal and restore broken families. Children need contact with the natural world. It’s an antidote to advertising and gives them a different perspective on the universe.-Mary Pipher, The Shelter
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