Adopting was always part of K'era Morgan and her husband's plan. They were still surprised at how much their lives changed.
In this excerpt from the book "Mother/Founder," artist K'era Morgan describes how adoption changed her and her husband's ...
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The Tom Petty Lyric Where His Mom Makes an Appearance in a Reverie
On his gorgeous 1985 track "Southern Accents," Tom Petty managed to slip in a bit of his own life experience into the story of a guy who finds his identity in his locality. His mother makes an ...
At the Cloisters, Sor Juana’s Words Ring Out in Song
The opera “Primero Sueño” translates Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz’s poem about the soul’s journey into a musical promenade ...
Nancy Reddy: On the Myth of Perfect Parenting
In this interview, author Nancy Reddy discusses how allowing herself to draft imperfectly reflects the argument in her new ...
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How Barbara is more of a mother than Janine's mom in Abbott Elementary, explained
Barbara Howard, played by Sheryl Lee Ralph, is a seasoned teacher who exudes wisdom, patience, and kindness. She’s admired by ...
It's time to ditch toxic social media platforms
To survive Trump's return, Dr. Gail Christopher heeds, "we must practice disciplines that calm our nervous system" ...
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How Pictures of Mary Led an Atheist to Jesus
Sally Read combines art history and literary memoir to recount a spiritual mystery — and a quest to discover the Blessed ...
A Palestinian Story Unlike Any Other
The smattering of novels are largely by Palestinian American writers, among them Susan Abulhawa’s Mornings in Jenin and Hala ...
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As the winds whip up, a book of poems is a reminder of a mother’s love
Emily and Elizabeth Browning have been my lifelong poetry heroines. Settling on the window seat, I switched on a light and saw that I was holding a book of love poems from Elizabeth Barrett Browning.
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My mom wants me to sign over my $250K beneficiary check but she’s already getting the house — am I being selfish?
Riley’s mom inherited her husband’s retirement savings and the house (she also receives a Social Security check each month). A near-record number of Americans are grappling with $1,000 car ...
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This pharmacy prescribes poetry to help people through hard times
Customers who walk into the Poetry Pharmacy can find a poem or words of comfort to make them feel a bit better. NBC’s Kelly Cobiella reports in this week’s Sunday Spotlight.Jan. 5, 2025 ...