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All things parenting, environment, faith, stories, teens

How to communicate on an organic level with children

Posted on November 13, 2010 by gypsychant

Creating with children…is an organic way to open the heart allowing joy to enter. So draw, sing, dance and tell a story. Continue reading »

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I love my hair

Posted on October 17, 2010 by gypsychant

Sesame Street has a new video called “I love My Hair”. Its about women of color loving their hair. It’s nice to see good self-esteem. Girls should feel comfortable wearing their hair natural, braid, styled, straightened. All ways. The point is, don’t be afraid to have fun with your looks and most of all, be … Continue reading »

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Bee or Wasp sting remedy

Posted on September 15, 2010 by gypsychant

We are running and laughing on a friends farm, the air gently slapping our faces as the sun soothes our skin. My son falls down in pain and grabs is ankle, he starts to cry. “It burns, mommy, my leg burns.” He has been stung by a bumble bee, a giant round yellow and black … Continue reading »

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Fundraiser for Kian, an 8 month old that needs surgery

Posted on September 15, 2010 by gypsychant

Garage sale for Kian, an 8 month old that needs surgery A  friend  of my sisters has a 8 month old son with a heart problem. They are having a fund raiser this Saturday, September 18th, at the Golden Gate Community Center on Golden Gate Parkway. It’s a garage sale and all the proceeds go … Continue reading »

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The Shadow Man

Posted on June 25, 2010 by gypsychant

He creeps down the hallway late at night. Tammy is my next door neighbor. Tammy is my best friend. We are sent to bed way past our normal bedtime. We whisper and giggle. Suddenly Tammy pulls me close and says, “Here he comes.” I swiftly move the covers over our heads. I grab Tammy’s arm. … Continue reading »

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Be Who You Want To Be: Barbie?

Posted on May 25, 2010 by gypsychant

Writen by: Raina Stevens (This is paper my daughter did for her English class in High School. I though it was pretty interesting so I posted it. I will add the work sited page tomorrow) If you are a female then Barbie entered your world when imagination and playtime consumed you. The name of this … Continue reading »

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Human Spirit

Posted on May 19, 2010 by gypsychant

Here’s a passage that talks about the human spirit. It struck a cord with me so I thought I would share it. It is sweet and short. Quick note: The author was in Africa and spent hours with his jeep stuck in the mud and guns pointing at him. I read this in the National Geographic … Continue reading »

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Really, Really Free Market in Naples, Florida

Posted on May 3, 2010 by gypsychant

Really Really Free Market in Naples, Florida Continue reading »

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To: Juma, Love Days

Posted on April 10, 2010 by gypsychant

Juma, When I ask you to pay attention to the route we were taking on our trip to the University of Central Florida (UCF) in Orlando it was not simply to learn where we were going, it was more than that. It was to be awake to what is happening in your life when it … Continue reading »

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WOAO?-What’s Organic About Organics?

Posted on April 1, 2010 by gypsychant

WOAO?-What’s Organic About Organics? Continue reading »

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