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Episode 224: Dear Maxine →

As we reflect on the past century, it is interesting that it is the 100th anniversary of the Nobel Peace Prize. We even have a stamp to remind us about this anniversary. Mother Teresa was one of the recipients of the Nobel Peace Prize. When she was asked, "How can we bring peace to the world?" She answered, "Just go home and love your family."

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tags: generation, nobel peace prize, piano recitals, convention, mother theresa, children, baby, missionary, aging parents, divorce, boomer, adult population, family, great, projects, fluctuating
categories: reflection, intention, history, quote, family, generation
Tuesday 05.14.24
Posted by Trina Harger
 

Episode 66: Poets of the World →

I began writing this column as I was flying 35,000 feet in the air, on my way to a symposium and convention in Washington DC. It was my very first trip to the nation's capitol. And I remember long ago reading how to reach Washington DC. I read that one was to go to Harvard first, and then turn left. And here I was flying by air to my destination and hearing those famous words, "Fasten your seat belts!" Yes. The weather was very warm there until on Sunday afternoon when I was to return home, that showers of rain fell upon the city. It was also a great joy to be able to meet with extended family at the Crystal Cafe near the airport, and share with them the exciting days at the Washington Hilton, where the symposium and convention was held.

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tags: poets, write, Washington DC, convention, keynote speaker, relatives, extended family, thoughts, Eugene McCarthy, share, entitled, column, trip, warm, reunion, symposium, grand prize, attend, Hilton, 60th anniversary
categories: memories, education, reading
Monday 08.24.20
Posted by Trina Harger
 

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