This year we have been celebrating the 250th anniversary of our nation. A Founding Mother by Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie tells the story of the early years of our country from the perspective of Abigail Adams. The book is a novel. It is hard to get to the thoughts and emotions of…
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Three Women and Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is on Sunday, May 14. The Farmer’s Almanac gives the history of this day, pointing to three women who promoted respect and support for motherhood. In the middle of the 19th century, Ann Reeves Jarvis sponsored Mothers’ Day work clubs. Her goal was to improve the living condition for…
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A Mother’s Role
It is a blessing to participate in the Five Minute Friday writing community. We write on the prompt that Kate Motaung gives. Visit the site to meet other writers and to read their posts. Today’s prompt is: JUST The dictionary offers these definitions for just: conforming to a standard of…