Tag Archives: Family

Little Resurrections – On Spring and Grandchildren

Posted on March 31, 2016 by joanneeddy

Spring is found in small resurrections, The insistence of life anew, a bud, a leaf, a flower. One raindrop, one last winter tear, merging with another, Surging, overflowing, transformational, and true, As unstoppable as the sunrise or a baby’s laugh, a … Continue reading →

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The Magic of Childhood – A Lesson from Grey

Posted on April 13, 2014 by joanneeddy

Once upon a time, when my sister and I were small, our fairy godmother, our Nana, lived in a magic room at our house. Sometimes, when we wanted to play, she would open the door and pick me up and … Continue reading →

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The Binding Tie – On Family and Family Holidays

Posted on November 25, 2012 by joanneeddy

“Bless be the tie that binds, Our hearts in…eternal…love, …Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one, Our comforts and our cares. We share each other’s woes, Our mutual burdens bear, And often for each other flows, The sympathizing tear.” … Continue reading →

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