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An Open Letter to my Niece as she Starts College
My dearest niece, Today is you birthday, and you are headed off to the hallowed halls of higher education. You thought being a freshman in high school was rough? Well, pull up your big girl panties and get ready for the ride of your life. College is a whole new world filled with fun, stress, and changes that will forever shape your future. Since I’m the queen of unsolicited advice when it comes to you and my daughters, I thought…”Why not offer up some useful advice about how to get through college without screwing it up?” So…here it goes. 1) College isn’t for everybody. But you decided to further your…
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An Open Letter to my Daughter on her 18th Birthday
(The following is an open letter to my eldest daughter today on her 18th birthday. It is unedited and stands as is…a testament of a mother’s love for her child.) Dear Sky, Today, you turn 18 years old. You have reached a major pinnacle in your life, but it has only just begun. I eagerly wait with anticipation to see what your life has in store for you. Of all the things I am capable of giving you today, I feel my words are the most valuable. These are exciting times for you: finishing high school, going to college, moving out on your own, starting a career, paying your own…
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