The Rest of the Story:
The Itsy-Bitsy Spider
This simple and cherished rhyme is a story of perseverance, resilience, and renewal.
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The Rest of the Story:
What “Mission: Impossible” Reveals About Us
I just finished watching Mission: Impossible, and there’s something about the whole franchise—the stunts, the impossible feats, the relentless hero—that keeps tugging at me long after the credits roll.
So I got curious and took it to my journal. What is it, I wonder, that draws so many people—especially Americans—to these high-octane, violent, wildly unrealistic stories?
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The Long Goodbye –
Holding On While Letting Go in Dementia Care
“Get out, get out, get out…you stupid b***!” she screams repeatedly, beyond physical exhaustion and vocal strain. She is a woman who has dementia, and she is not talking to another person, she is talking to an image perceived of in her mind.
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When the Light Slants Just Right
There’s a time of day, usually late afternoon, when the light in my home softens. It stretches across the floor and spills through the windows like it’s in no rush to leave. It’s not showy or dramatic, just golden, easy, and full of presence.
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The Rest of the Story:
Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
This beloved rhyme, simple and familiar, carries a profound reminder that even in the vast darkness, tiny points of light can guide and inspire us.
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