Tag Archives: Family

Setting The Record Straight

Posted on April 30, 2011 by thisnest

Oh, wait…you must think that it bothers me that it bothers you. You are obviously under the impression that I actually care about how my life makes you feel. I am very sorry (well, not really) to have to tell you this but – … Continue reading →

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Happy Valentine’s LIFE

Posted on February 16, 2011 by thisnest

  It is said that February 14th originally became a lover’s holiday when the ancient Romans celebrated Lupercalia, an annual fertility festival. Circa 496 AD, the then Pope, Gelasius, declared February 14th to be St. Valentine’s Day, a Christian feast day. On St. Valentine’s Day … Continue reading →

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How Do You Answer Those Questions?

Posted on February 7, 2011 by thisnest

I have a FB friend who posts daily questions from his readers. Today’s question was regarding the stares and questions this particular reader receives regarding her biracial children…What country were they adopted from? Are they her REAL children? How do I deal … Continue reading →

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Our Love’s Anthem

Posted on November 21, 2010 by thisnest

I love him, he loves me… We raise up our beautiful family, To know that they are God’s light. That their infinite worth can be carried with pride. That ignorant eyes and misguided mouths can be pushed aside… Because their hearts are humanity’s hope. … Continue reading →

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Dear Grandma…4/29/10

Posted on April 30, 2010 by thisnest

I found a piece of you last night…a piece of you I didn’t expect to come across, and it tore sharply at my heart.  I was getting ready for bed and, as I dried my freshly washed face on a … Continue reading →

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