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Switched at Birth: Connection Points with The Biological Families

There is an interesting development occurring on this season of Switched at Birth. This is a development I hinted about last week on my recap of the season premiere…a switching of sides on the show. Not to rehash what I discussed last week, but this switching sides seems to be deeper than I initially thought. There seems […]

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Switching Sides on “Switched at Birth” Summer Premiere

The long awaited Switched at Birth Season 2 premiere aired tonight on ABC family. The last time we saw the Kennish and Vasquez families, drama had erupted. Regina left for rehab and Angelo’s baby momma left with his daughter. Bay and her “three and half” week boyfriend, Noah, had broken up when he kissed Daphne […]

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Mary King’s Spiritual Journey Into Journalism

When you’re going to bed, morning reporter, Mary King  is probably getting up to begin her day. As a morning reporter for WIS News 10 in Columbia, South Carolina, she is at constant speed from the moment she steps into the station. Journalism is a calling for her and she shares how one particular scripture […]

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In the Wake of Devastation: How YOU can Help

In the wake of the devastation that the F5 tornado left in it’s path of  destruction, many are left wondering how to help, especially those in Moore, Oklahoma. When you want to reach out beyond thoughts and prayers but are unable to travel to Oklahoma, here are a few ways you can still help. These […]

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Angels in Darkness

There is a story that begins with a curious little girl. She is watching the news with her mother, and sees all the “bad” news that comes across the screen in big, bold letters of BREAKING NEWS. This BREAKING NEWS typical includes tragedies she realized, even in her young mind. She looked inquisitively at her mother and […]

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A Little Heaven On Earth

On this Easter Sunday, heaven is a hot topic among people. So is hope, a new beginning, or even angels. There is a place here on earth, that I like to describe as a little heaven on earth. It is a place where terminally ill children get a chance to feel normal. Where angels are […]

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Top Women in Journalism

Recently I picked up  the latest issue of Cosmopolitan while waiting in line at the grocery store. Within the April issue, was a mini magazine labeled Cosmo Careers.  Now granted, I am a few years away from officially entering the work field as a hopeful broadcast journalist. Nevertheless, I thought skimming through this magazine couldn’t hurt. What was […]

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Come Dance with Me at “Downton Abbey”

The PBS television production Downton Abbey has become my new obsession. Each Sunday evening I am glued to my TV set. The beauty of the show is that it portrays the drama of the people of that era so accurately, you feel as if you truly are within the halls of Downton Abbey in the […]

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Appreciation For ASL

When I hear the word deaf, my mind immediately goes to Helen Keller. The blind and deaf young woman who defeated all odds and became a well-rounded, educated young woman. She was the  prime example of persevering, despite obstacles life throws your way. A ground-breaking television drama premiered on ABC that highlights the deaf culture […]

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Carter’s Cause

This week has marked three years since a dramatic loss for my family. Three years ago on January 28th, 2010 a little baby earned his heavenly wings when his life was taken by the disease, Pertussis.

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Benefits of Having a Mentor

“You know, you do need mentors, but in the end, you really just need to believe in yourself”.-Diana Ross When we are children, fairy tales surround us. Bedtime begins with “once upon a time” and the lights go out with each “happily ever after.” Within the pages of these stories are princes and princesses, castles, […]

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“Christmas with Holly”: A Movie Reminds Us of What Truly Matters

As we wind down the holidays, there is a mix of sadness and hope in the air. We are filled with the sweet memories of the holidays with family and friends. There is also a bit of depression mixed in as we pack up the ornaments and eat the last bit of the leftovers. We ring in […]

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#20Acts

@anncurry gave some money to a down and out teen today and talked w him about going home and reconciling w his dad #20Acts — Becky Barrett (@bearsysc) December 17, 2012 @anncurry I wrote a pastor in Newtown to encourage, pray 4 him & his church as they minister 2 hurting people. #PrayForNewtown #26Acts — […]

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