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Some “Advice” for Graduating Seniors in 2022

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I was going to write a column of advice for 2022 graduating seniors. I thought I was uniquely positioned to do so; after all,...

Three Things I Learned from a Cancelled Graduation During COVID-19

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As the weeks go by amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, certain things start to feel normal. We adjust to the small, everyday things like wearing...

A Letter To My Preschool Graduate

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Darling Girl, I can't believe your time as a preschooler has come to pass. Everyone told me it would go quickly, and of course they...

My Son Graduated From High School and I Don’t Know How...

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My oldest son graduated from high school and I don’t know how to feel. Since he’s my first, I’ve had a lot of people asking...

A Memorable High School Graduation: The Tornado of 2019

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Graduation ceremonies tend to have a certain sameness to them. The caps, the gowns, the "Pomp and Circumstance." In fact, I was sort of...

A Year of Endings, a Year of Beginnings

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Allegedly, the year begins in January and ends in December. That's what our calendars tell us. But to me, the more accurate representation is...

A Poem for My Child As Mama Graduates

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Dear Sweet Child, It’s been a journey–one I started before you were even a notion. But halfway through my schooling, you came in to motion. We were...

I Earned a Degree, But It’s Not Really MY Degree

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I was smart in high school. I graduated in the top five percent of my class, and I received a full tuition scholarship to...

Graduation Day Reflections: Celebrating With Our Graduates

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It’s graduation time and many of us will be celebrating the hard work of those that are closest to us. Perhaps you have a...