#realtalk - Anne Salve Women

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September 9, 2022

When Data Seen is Not the Data Expected

Data can be quite helpful. Otherwise, we wouldn’t have them to look over and examine if truly, they were a waste of time. And…

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September 5, 2022

What Labor Day Means to Me and Wearing White

Labor Day, as a teacher, for me, marks the definite last day of summer break. The alarm is turned back on with no longer…

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June 19, 2022

The Prodigal Sons

Dare you think to be a prodigal son? If sons were all to realize that the will was given to them at birth, how…

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June 6, 2022

When an Unlimited Supply is Given

Vulnerability arises. One of our sons just recently had to come up with his own money to pay for a new pair of eyeglasses….

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May 28, 2022

School: Where Fear and Strength Collide

My children would inevitably start school. My control of their safety in heart, mind, body, and spirit, to my fear, minimized the moment I…

May 14, 2022

The Temptation of Being “The One”

Until you think. Watching the movie, “Annie”, brings back a memory of my earliest recollection settling in America. We were temporarily in my grandmother’s…

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May 5, 2022

When Self-Centeredness Is Survival First

Is this a bad thing? There is endlessly so much growing up to do. While contentment with level of maturation may be accomplished, gathering…

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April 9, 2022

Victory and Power: To Withhold Such

Victory and power is in the heart of the beholder.

March 17, 2022

The Man Given Power

Power that is given or earned-can either be easily taken?

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March 9, 2022

Fighting for Territory Hurts Loved Ones

Is the fence to keep people in or keep people out? Fighting for territory may hurt loved ones. Literally.