Browsing tag : family
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Nina’s Wisdom Creates A Happy Life
Posted onOur cultural tradition of matriarchal leadership in our huge Mexican family taught me a lot about how powerful we become when wisdom and love pass from generation to … Read more Nina’s Wisdom Creates A Happy Life
By Yolanda Gray
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“One Thing”…Thank You, Mom
Posted onThis week we celebrated Mother’s Day, a time to remember and be grateful. Our mothers gave us so much, it is difficult to count the ways. We asked … Read more “One Thing”…Thank You, Mom
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A Christmas in Alabama
Posted onChristmas time in Alabama has always been and still is a time of family gatherings. For years we have traveled from Richmond, Virginia to Russellville, Alabama making it … Read more A Christmas in Alabama
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Surviving the Holidaze
Posted onThe rush is on and it’s apparent from the parking lot racers, the sour-looking faces, and the traffic that it sometimes doesn’t seem so merry. It’s been a … Read more Surviving the Holidaze
By Yolanda Gray
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In Gratitude for What Was, What Is, and What Is to Come
Posted onIt’s hard to imagine a holiday apart from my family. For so many years we gathered around at my mom and dad’s home for all the holidays. Sometimes … Read more In Gratitude for What Was, What Is, and What Is to Come
By Yolanda Gray
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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
