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Murfreesboro Mama: 12 things to keep after quarantine

May 05, 2020 at 11:00 am by Laura Beth Payne 2

One of my favorite social media memes to come out of quarantine features Dave Hollis' quote, "In the rush to return to normal, let's use this time to consider which parts are.... Read More
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Murfreesboro Mama: 10 Online Playdates for the Family

Apr 14, 2020 at 09:10 am by Laura Beth Payne

While Covid-19 has hijacked most families' means of "getting out and about" in Rutherford County, it certainly hasn't dented our community's creativity. Thanks to the wonders.... Read More

Easter is about love and my life for yours

Apr 10, 2020 at 08:28 am by Paulette Jackson

Easter is upon us. In light of this special season, I hope you enjoy this article, inspired by one of my favorite authors, Charles Williams, who offers us perspective on sacri.... Read More
The Ground of Solitude

Ground yourself in solitude during these trying times

Apr 08, 2020 at 10:00 am by Paulette Jackson

"Look on beauty, And you shall see 'tis purchased by the weight; Which therein works a miracle in nature, Making them lightest that wear most of it" -Shakespear I was drawn r.... Read More
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Murfreesboro Mama: Celebrate a Quarantine Easter with Amy Parker

Apr 07, 2020 at 08:40 am by Laura Beth Payne

I met Murfreesboro author Amy Parker when I was pregnant with my daughter. Friends gave me her books as shower gifts, and the pages quickly earned worn edges as I read and re-.... Read More
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Ways to Shop Local for Easter

Murfreesboro Mama: 13 Ways to Shop Local for Easter

Apr 03, 2020 at 08:24 am by Laura Beth Payne

Even though Easter will look a little different for many of us as we navigate Covid-19 concerns, there are still ways to share gifts and support small businesses (which offer.... Read More
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Murfreesboro Mama: 7 quarantine-friendly field trips in the city

Mar 31, 2020 at 08:42 am by Laura Beth Payne

It's no secret most of us are a little cooped up and a touch stir-crazy right now. And while there's no doubt that quarantine has its blessings, as my own family has found, th.... Read More

The Art of Holding Life

Mar 23, 2020 at 09:00 am by Paulette Jackson

Hold Life~by Paulette Jackson Hold LifeGentlyCaring for the needsof each dayHold LifeTenderlyFor it is fragile and vulnerableto winds that might blow it away Hold LifeJ.... Read More
It's Gonna Be OK

Is 'It's Gonna Be OK' the language of hope?

Mar 17, 2020 at 11:00 am by Paulette Jackson 2

David Arms said "We believe igbok is the universal language of hope. "When a child skins a knee or gets their feelings hurt; when the medical tests aren't good; when fear rol.... Read More

Poetry: Pandemic Love by Lynn Ungar

Mar 16, 2020 at 09:12 am by Paulette Jackson

Pandemic ~ Lynn Ungar What if you thought of itas the Jews consider the Sabbath—the most sacred of times?Cease from travel.Cease from buying and selling.Give up, just.... Read More
Three Card Monte

Is the media playing Three Card Monte with COVID-19?

Mar 12, 2020 at 08:00 am by Paulette Jackson 2

I love the TV show Leverage. One of my favorite episodes is "The Three Card Monte." A card trick, the dealer shows the player the Queen and tells the player to keep their eye.... Read More
Making Sense of Prayers

How to wrap your loved ones in love with prayers

Feb 24, 2020 at 09:00 am by Paulette Jackson

Prayers  they taste like chocolate comforting and sweet to savor And how … Like snow They fall upon the chaos covering it with blankets of forgiving white And s.... Read More
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Murfreesboro Mama: 10 reasons to attend Storybook Breakfast next week

Feb 20, 2020 at 08:00 am by Laura Beth Payne

It's interesting what parenthood does to you, and I'm not just talking about the weight gain or crow's feet. For me, becoming a mom put childhood needs at the top of my radar.... Read More
Much-needed advice from Murfreesboro Mama about rainy days

Murfreesboro Mama: 8 Curiously Cool Spots for Rainy Day Play

Feb 13, 2020 at 11:00 am by Laura Beth Payne

Most of us have had our fill of rain lately. I think that's called an understatement. As long as the temps stayed warm-ish I was fine to send the kids out to play in our mudd.... Read More
Valentine's Day

Declarations of Love for Valentine's Day

Feb 13, 2020 at 07:00 am by Paulette Jackson

His name was Walter and he was fourteen years old. School was out for the summer, and his mother was driving him to Texas to live with his two great uncles. Retired soldiers o.... Read More

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