Could it be her, Laura saw her down the cereal aisle at the local grocery store in San Francisco California. As they approached each other in front of the Frosted Flakes, Laura realized her assumption was correct. It was April Lanigan from Cherry Blossom Lane, in Chicago Illinois. What were the odds she thought, as she looked her in the eye and said, APRIL, is that really you? April was in disb...

While searching for a book of knowledge one can see and hear the beauty of silent noise

In the silence one can see the delight on children’s faces while looking at picture books

The delight in a young woman’s face when just the right cookbook is found

The delight on a young child’s face when they obtain their first library card

The ultimate delight in everyone’s face when

They get to take th...

How far will one actually go for the love of their country?

Rebecca Daughtry started her usual day this bright fall day in 1970, with a cup of coffee and blueberry scone before her husband and two children awoke. She contemplated her life as a child in Russia compared to the life of her children in the USA, Baltimore, Maryland to be exact.

She remembered her childhood as carefree and privileged...