Somewhere along the way in life, you start to listen to that little voice. We are all on this journey together, growing, learning, and changing. As I stood in the kitchen of my dream home, looking out on the still water of the pond, I cried. Warm, salty tears streamed down my face as I told myself I could do this. Just start with one box; dont get overwhelmed. Pack one box; stay focused. I started packing Grandmas china first. As I packed the china set, a flood of memories came of the countless times I had carefully wrapped up each piece and placed them into the box. It was at that moment that I decided to write about this beautiful set of china, all the experiences and lessons I have learned along my journey. It is through my grandmothers journey that I have found my own strength and freedom. Twenty years and thirteen moves later, the china is the only set of dishes I own. When was the last time you used your china? What are you waiting for? Dont leave it locked up, waiting for a special occasion. Make today the special occasion you have been waiting for. In loving memory of my Grandma, Veronica Billetz (January 13, 1922-December 13, 2009)

"This warmly loving book is hard to put down and hard to forget. Sornberger is a poet to watch."- Library Journal An elegant collection of poetry rooted in a woman's relationships with family, ancestors, and the world-it is a testimony to an openness of the heart.

Soar Into Your New Life: Embark on an Extraordinary Journey of Self-Discovery and Growth Imagine the first day of the rest of your life, filled with the excitement of independence and the allure of new beginnings. "Flight to Freedom: From Nest to My First Apartment" is your personal guidebook for navigating the thrilling transition from the family home to your very own sanctuary. Embark on a journey of growth as you step into an era of self-reliance with the comprehensive guidance found within these pages. From the initial pangs of leaving behind childhood comforts to the triumph of setting up an abode that is uniquely yours, every emotion is honored, every challenge is addressed. Discover the secrets to savvy apartment hunting, learn to balance your budget with newfound expenses, and unlock the mysteries of leases and tenant rights. Gain the confidence to manage your finances with a firm hand, mastering the art of building a robust credit profile from the ground up. Moving can be an overwhelming feat, yet with this book's time-tested strategies for packing, organizing, and settling in, you'll find joy in the details of creating a space that reflects your individuality. Transform your apartment into a home filled with warmth and style, all while keeping your bank account healthy. Navigate the complexities of solo living with tips for cooking, cleaning, and basic home maintenance. Face the emotional challenges head-on, learning to cope with solitude while also crafting meaningful relationships with family, friends, and roommates from a distance. Discover how to keep yourself and your belongings safe and how to become an engaged, active member of your new community. With handy checklists, budget templates, and an array of resources at your disposal, "Flight to Freedom: From Nest to My First Apartment" is the mentor you need as you spread your wings. This isn't just a manual--it's a celebration of the courage it takes to fly solo and the promise of all that lies ahead. Let your adventure begin!

"Flight of Freedom: Finding Freedom and Happiness Within" is an inspirational and transformative guide that draws parallels between the life of a butterfly and the human experience. This book invites readers on a profound journey of self-discovery, resilience, and joy, using the metamorphosis of a butterfly as a metaphor for personal transformation. At its core, this work explores the idea that, much like a butterfly emerges from a cocoon, individuals can find liberation and happiness within themselves, even in the face of life's challenges. The book is a fusion of motivational insights, practical strategies, and real-life stories, offering readers a roadmap to navigate their metamorphosis toward a more fulfilling life. "Flight of Freedom" is not just a book; it's a guide, a companion, and an invitation to embark on a journey of self-discovery, resilience, and joy--a journey toward finding freedom and happiness within.

Dealing with intense intuitive growth spurts wasn't something taught in fourth grade health class for Araelia. Laugh and learn as Araelia shares her hindsight so that others may see their intuition as a gift and not a burden. Araelia offers various wellness workshops and private appointments. Check out her web site at http://web.mac.com/spiritspa

A captivating and intimate debut novel interwoven with folktale and myth, Wendy Chen’s Their Divine Fires tells the story of the love affairs of three generations of Chinese women across one hundred years of revolutions both political and personal. In 1917, at the dawn of the Chinese Revolution, Yunhong grows up in the southern China countryside and falls deeply in love with the son of a wealthy landlord despite her brother's objections. On the night of her wedding, her brother destroys the marriage before it has even lasted a day and irrevocably changes the shape of Yunhong's family to come; her daughter Yuexin will never know her father. Haunted by a history that she will never fully understand, Yuexin passes those memories onto her daughters Hongxing and Yonghong, who come of age in the years following Mao’s death, battling the push and pull of political forces as they forge their own paths. Each generation guards its secrets, leaving Emily, great granddaughter of Yunhong and living in contemporary America, to piece together what actually happened between her mother, her sister, and the weight of their shared ancestry. Drawing on the lives of her great-grandmother and her great-uncles—both of whom fought on the side of the Communists—as well as her mother’s experiences during the Cultural Revolution, Wendy Chen infuses Their Divine Fires with a passion that will transport the reader back to powerful moments in history while bringing us close to the women who persisted despite the forces all around them. Both brilliant and haunting, it's a story about what our ancestors will, and won't, tell us.

During the Depression, eleven-year-old Carrie makes her annual summer visit to her relatives in the Blue Ridge Mountains and watches her determined grandfather fight against the government's attempt to take his farm land for a new national park.