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A tribute to Phyllis

An open letter to Texas lawmakers:

Ivanhoe Circle

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The Vow

Like most people, I value my family above anything else on this earth. Yet, as my mother-in-law, Iris, told me decades ago when I asked...

A Valentine's Day Story! How We Met ( It was meant to be...) from Another Cheesy Family Newslet

I can’t tell my story without starting with my husband Matthew, because we have shared this story hand-in-hand. He and I are about as...

A New Year's (un)celebration

Today is the last day of 2018. I’m not much for big New Year’s Eve celebrations. For a reason I can’t really explain, watching the NYE...

when dreams die

What do you do when you realize your dream will never come true? When my husband and I were young, we dreamed of traveling the world. ...

Now You Can Blog from Everywhere!

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Design a Stunning Blog

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Grow Your Blog Community

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Why write reviews?

When you look for a new product, let's say a new cell phone, do you simply go to Walmart, listen to the pros and cons of each mobile...

Never the twain shall meet?

I am a liberal. On the books I’m an Independent, but ideologically I am a liberal. I believe global warming is a reality, and I’m...

This year, vote the Education Party

Educators in Texas: I have always been proud that I chose a career in education here in Texas. And, I admit, though I have always voted,...

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ELIZABETH SILVA - WRITER