I wrote the post below in 2015 to celebrate my niece, Leslie Leatherwood’s marriage to Haley Broussard. Leslie is the daughter of my late brother and sister-in-law, Sandra Adams Leatherwood. Since their wedding day, Leslie and Haley have had twin daughters, Sierra and Marina, who are now 4 years old. I just want to reach…
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“Bored” – A Hot-Button Word for Me
The word “bored” is a loaded word for me. One of my greatest pet peeves is when I hear a child say, “I’m bored,” and then watch a parent snap to attention trying to amuse little Janey or Johnny. I want to step forward and say, “Let the little tyke be bored. He/She might discover…
20 Minutes a Day 