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Climb for Catherine: One Woman’s Inspiring Journey
On January 18, 2014, Heather Purcell Leja will leave for Argentina where she will attempt to climb Aconcagua, the highest peak in the Americas at 22,841 ft. She will be raising funds in memory of Catherine (Hudgins) Tuck, her friend and classmate at The Hockaday School in Dallas, Class of ’80. Heather is a recent survivor of anal cancer and she promised herself that she would make this climb if she survived healthy and …
The Moms Behind The Medals: Raising an Olympian
This is a sponsored post on behalf of P&GMoms inspire us, they support us, they stand behind us. They are our biggest fans and cheerleaders – and you better believe that the moms of the Olympic athletes are cheering their hearts out!As athletes prepare for the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games, Procter & Gamble is proud to offer them a chance to show their gratitude to the women who have supported them on their …
Why Don’t Men Have “Boys’ Night”?
Weve recently noticed that while women make it a priority to get together every so often for wine and pedicures and a major chat-fest, the men don’t. Perhaps its simply that guys feel it would ruin their rugged reputation if they called the gents together for Spa Night, but were pretty sure thats not the only reason.
Alcohol Abuse: When Mommy Has a Problem
By Desire Washington She wasn’t going to make it. Sally was running late again and she hated seeing the look on her daughter Olivia’s eyes, as her daughter was forced to wait. Where had Sally’s day gone? An early morning PTA meeting? Done. Chores? Done. Shed revised the budget. Perhaps, it was the afternoon nap?
Bedtime Music: 10 Soothing Classical Pieces for Kids
The following is a guest post by Robert Greenberg, author of How to Listen to Great Music: A Guide to Its History, Culture, and Heart. Ah, bedtime. The kids’ teeth are brushed; their pj’s are on; the book has been read, and then read again. They have been kissed goodnight. At which point begins THE BIG STALL. “I’m hungry”; “I’m thirsty”; “I need to go to the bathroom”; “I need to call my broker”; etc.