Fading Winter WindsWritten by Arleen M. Kaptur
If you look on any calendar you will see that month of February is fading fast and soon March winds will blow. The seasons change as well they should. All of Nature will begin to wake up and start a new life. If we, as human beings, think a bit like Nature, then we are in for a big surprise. You don't have to be a "Nature" person to appreciate what change can do by letting your heart open up to natural callings in your life is well worth trip. With Spring approaching thoughts are of growing - growing as in gardens, growing as in acquiring new skills or crafts, and yes, growing as in making major life changes. If there is something you always wanted to learn - Spring is perfect time. Even if you wanted to try your hand at growing perfect tomato or biggest pumpkin this side of Mars, do yourself a favor and go for it. There are friendships to be made, trips to be taken, and new interests to pursue, either by yourself or with family and friends. Spring is a great time to begin planning family get-togethers or social events - need a fence painted or some clean-up around your house - well, make them into fun events and serve some light refreshments and have a great time.
| | As A ChildWritten by Arleen M. Kaptur
As a child I wanted to ask why I was handed a remote control; As a child I wanted to touch a leaf I was told to wash my hands; As a child I wanted to hear sounds of a bird I was told they were "dirty" and full of germs; As a child I wanted to reach for stars I was told that weapons and rockets were already there; As a child I saw other children crying in news and on TV I was told we were "winning war"; As a child I wanted to color a rainbow But I wasn't allowed to play on computer; As a child I took a stick and drew pictures in soil, I was told that it interfered with landscaping; As a child my heart was full of joy
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