July 2012

Getting Caught Up in the Unimportant - A Letter by Theresa Saumell-Fitzpatrick

by Kate Fineske July 26, 2012

Each day (okay, well nearly each day) I remind my daughter to make her bed. And, it’s getting old. Yesterday, was no exception. In a rather loud and angry voice I heard myself shout: “Everyday. EV-ER-Y-DAY. I tell you the same thing! Don’t just pull your comforter up over your bed without also pulling up [...]

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Reflection: Life’s Training Grounds

by Kate Fineske July 19, 2012

~“Being Young means making mistakes, they don’t define us, they just help shape us and the best part? Those crazy insane and slightly hysterical mistakes we make…make the best stories!”~ Author Unknown In 1998 I had the once-in-a-lifetime experience of not only being young, but also landing an internship in London, England. I worked and [...]

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Electronic Devices: Unnecessary Evil or Man’s Best Friend

by Kate Fineske July 12, 2012

I consider myself a fairly reasonable person. And when it comes to my rules and beliefs for my personal parenting habits my motto often is: All things… in moderation. For instance: Ice Cream for dessert? Yes! Just not every night. (Although we do have much more ice-cream consumption in the summer!) Structure and schedule in [...]

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Independence Day

by Kate Fineske July 5, 2012

~“Don’t forget…” I began to say, before being abruptly cut off by my oldest daughter who finished my sentence… “WE KNOW MOM! Look both ways and slow down.” She states with a little annoyance. “Remember last year?” I gently add, “When your brother fell?” Trying to further justify my concerned warning of safety. I can [...]

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