Browsing category : Memories & Musings
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A Tribute to My Mother, Josephine
Posted onIn honor of Mother’s Day, we here at Boomer Connections decided to write a tribute to our mothers. I am very fortunate that my mother is still with … Read more A Tribute to My Mother, Josephine
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A Poem for My Mother
Posted onThis poem is very special to my family. It was written in honor of my mom as she celebrated her 75th birthday. The author was her granddaughter, my niece, … Read more A Poem for My Mother
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My Mother
Posted onWith Mother’s Day just around the corner, I thought I would tell you a little about my Mom. Her name was Hattie Pride Brooks. Mom was an amazing … Read more My Mother
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Write Your Mother!!
Posted onWe at Boomer Connections are encouraging everyone to Write Your Mother in honor of Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13. We feel so strongly about it that we sent … Read more Write Your Mother!!
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Leaving the Light On
Posted onMy mom turned 90 this year. Her story is a fascinating one but the journey was not easy. Born in 1927, she is a product of the Great … Read more Leaving the Light On
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I Picked the Daisies
Posted onEarly in my freshman year of college, I happened upon a card with a now timeless message that absolutely spoke to me. It begins and ends with: “If … Read more I Picked the Daisies
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I Wish I Had
Posted onI recently read the book Resisting Happiness by best-selling author Matthew Kelly. His message about recognizing and breaking through the barriers of self-sabotage that prevent us from happiness, … Read more I Wish I Had
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Happy Birthday Momma
Posted onJuly is the month we celebrate the independence of our wonderful home, the United States of America. A time of getting together to shoot fireworks (in Alabama), visiting … Read more Happy Birthday Momma
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Traveling with My Son, Then and Now
Posted onSince my divorce in 2004, I have had many opportunities to travel with my son. These “mother and son” adventures have changed over the years as you would … Read more Traveling with My Son, Then and Now
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Child Abuse or Parenting?
Posted onBoy, is there a big difference in parenting today compared to when I was growing up! As I listen to some today, it sounds as though everything our … Read more Child Abuse or Parenting?
