Faith and Family
A Teenage Take on Stereotypes
				
			
																				
			Riley Brigger		
				
																						
			March 6, 2023		
		
		
				When I was asked to write something about stereotypes, I wondered what I would have to say. But the more I thought about it, the …
The Power of Music
					
			
																				
			Susan Hines-Brigger		
				
																						
			March 6, 2023		
				
		
		
			Chances are, if you come to our house or ride in the car with me or my family, you are going to hear music. And along with that music will come singing and, sometimes, dancing.  At home, we mostly keep ...		
					
					
														
									
								
													
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						We Pay It Forward
					
			
																				
			María Ruiz Scaperlanda		
				
																						
			December 19, 2022		
				
		
		
			It was a huge bag of peaches that took two kids to carry. I thanked them for their thoughtfulness, reflecting to myself, Who brings fruit from their backyard to the previous owners of their house?  “It’s our pleasure, María! You ...		
					
					
														
									
								
													
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						My Kitchen Is Hallowed Ground
					
			
																				
			Susan Hines-Brigger		
				
																						
			November 30, 2022		
				
		
		
			Recently, after a long day of cooking, I took to my Facebook page and posted the following message: “In all my travels, I have been to my fair share of holy sites—St. Peter’s in Rome, the monastery of St. Clare, ...		
					
					
														
									
								
													
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						Words Can Make a Difference
					
			
																				
			Erika Glover		
				
																						
			November 4, 2022		
				
		
		
			I TALK TO MYSELF. I think we all do a little bit, at least in our heads. I don’t think it’s weird; it feels necessary. When I started my clothing business, I began recording myself on my laptop’s webcam anytime ...		
					
					
														
									
								
													
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						The Power of Words
					
			
																				
			Susan Hines-Brigger		
				
																						
			October 31, 2022		
				
		
		
			At the bottom of my bed is a chest filled with memories that I have collected over the years. There are cards from loved ones, notes from my husband, Mark, and special gifts from my kids, among other things. At ...		
					
					
														
									
								
													
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						Keeping Our Kids Safe
					
			
																				
			Susan Hines-Brigger		
				
																						
			September 27, 2022		
				
		
		
			This past July, as I watched the horrifying events at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, play out, I was once again horrified, heartbroken, and outraged. No child, no parent deserves to ever have to endure such a situation. 		
					
					
														
									
								
													
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