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Mabel Laine
For singer/songwriter Julia Smith, music is art, created in the soul. Growing up a farm girl, she would spend her free time building forts among the trees, playing with her family’s…
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Let it go
If I could label this season for me, it would be titled “Reflection.” During this time, I’ve asked myself “How did I get here?” Not in a negative undertone, but really,…
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Deferred Dreams
During my freshman year at Republic High School (Missouri), I filled out a career questionnaire, the kind that helps you determine what your future career might look like based on the…
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Stretched
The call came late, so I listened to the message the next morning. Three sisters, ages 9, 14, and 15, were currently staying in a group home. Finding a foster home…
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