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May.15.2011
There’s a castle in Texas? Pythian Home - Weatherford, Texas
Looks can be deceiving, castles still need funding.
Texas not known for large castles but there’s one, the Pythian Home in Weatherford. I recently had the opportunity to visit and spend time with the children that live there. I was...
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Mar.03.2011
“I have no idea who I am, but know exactly who I’m supposed to be!” I have said these words often. Being adopted, I truly have no idea who I am. Being raised in a loving home, I know exactly who I’m supposed to be! I can’t lie; I have often wondered if this love of words that I have, is linked to...
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Oct.07.2010
Fumbling with keys in hand she dropped her purse at the foot of the door. “Dam it,” she whispered, knowing no one was around to hear her frustration. Arriving home late again, angered her. Not managing her time or people well made her feel inadequate. Kicking the grocery bag through the door her...
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Oct.07.2010
Fumbling with keys in hand she dropped her purse at the foot of the door. “Dam it,” she whispered, knowing no one was around to hear her frustration. Arriving home late again, angered her. Not managing her time or people well made her feel inadequate. Kicking the grocery bag through the door her...
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Oct.07.2010
Fumbling with keys in hand she dropped her purse at the foot of the door. “Dam it,” she whispered, knowing no one was around to hear her frustration. Arriving home late again, angered her. Not managing her time or people well made her feel inadequate. Kicking the grocery bag through the door her...
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Oct.07.2010
Fumbling with keys in hand she dropped her purse at the foot of the door. “Dam it,” she whispered, knowing no one was around to hear her frustration. Arriving home late again, angered her. Not managing her time or people well made her feel inadequate. Kicking the grocery bag through the door her...
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Sep.27.2010
Brilliance in Motion…Lesson Learned!
Like most people my week has been incredibly hectic, soccer games, home work with my children, Author school presentations, book signings and a book festival to boot. I have witnessed some amazing things this week, things I will never forget.
I often go to...
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Sep.27.2010
Brilliance in Motion…Lesson Learned!Like most people my week has been incredibly hectic, soccer games, home work with my children, Author school presentations, book signings and a book festival to boot. I have witnessed some amazing things this week, things I will never forget.I often go to schools...
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Sep.20.2010
Cookies, Cupcakes & Cousin It … fantastic is it not!
I must admit when my son left home my heart broke. He was ready to tackle the world on his own and I just knew my job as a mother was not yet done, but I was wrong! He is doing well and I am incredibly proud of that boy of mine turned man, ...
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About Amanda
Born in England and moved to the States, Fort Worth, TX, when she was fourteen. Though American high school and college was quite the culture shock, she adjusted well. Being a dreamer by nature and goal setter second to that, she truly believes in chasing...
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Causes Amanda Thrasher Supports
I spend time with lots of children my self; hospitals, orphanages, schools and private institutions. I really admire the 'Make a wish foundation,' and...