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Who is Your Ketchup? People Who Make a Difference

A couple of years ago, after a somewhat trying day at work, I pulled into my drive way and reached for the groceries in the back seat. When I turned to get out of the car, my children bolted out of the house...

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Helping Children To Write, Five Suggestions for Parents and Teachers

Let’s not kid ourselves, writing is difficult. It's hard work.  Most adults, if truthful, would rather get a tooth pulled than sit down and write a short story. How then does reluctant writer encourage and...

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In Tough Economic Times Federal Government Regulations Threaten to Shut Down Thrift Stores

On Feb. 10th a new federal safety law designed to protect kids from lead and phthalates will take effect across the country. Any product designed for children, used or new, will have to be tested for lead and...

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