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“I grew up... in a small house with not much money, and I also grew up surrounded by love and music... I had nothing or I had everything. It depends on which way you want to tell it.”

Book:Becoming

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Becoming

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Michelle Obama

Michelle Obama, the former First Lady of the United States, was born on January 17, 1964. She is known for her elegant image, active social engagement, and commitment to education. During her time in the White House, she focused on children's health and nutrition issues, promoting a series of social reforms. more

“Father had been away in the country for three or four days. All Peter's hopes for the curing of his afflicted Engine were now fixed on his Father, for Father was most wonderfully clever with his fingers. He could mend all sorts of things. He had often acted as veterinary surgeon to the wooden rocking-horse; once he had saved its life when all human aid was despaired of, and the poor creature was given up for lost, and even the carpenter said he didn't see his way to do anything. And it was Father who mended the doll's cradle when no one else could; and with a little glue and some bits of wood and a pen-knife made all the Noah's Ark beasts as strong on their pins as ever they were, if not stronger.”

Love Father Family Fatherhood The Railway Children

Author:Edith Nesbitt

“String holders show up consistently. Kites cannot fly unless someone is holding the string.”

Love Family Support Spouse

Book:Marriage Be Hard: 12 Conversations to Keep You Laughing, Loving, and Learning with Your Partner

Source: Marriage Be Hard: 12 Conversations to Keep You Laughing, Loving, and Learning with Your Partner

“Sip a cup of tea slowly and slide into a sleep that carries you back to those softer days when I cradled you in the curves of my consistency.”

Love Care Mother Hope Attention Family Daughter Nurture Caregiving Instructions

Book:But Still She Flies: Poems and Paintings

Source: But Still She Flies: Poems and Paintings

“4. Thou shall attempt a staycation, even if thou detests the word staycation. There are two types of people in the world. Those who will camp, and those who won't. Those who fall in the former category need little encouragement to pack up their sleeping bag and a Kelly Kettle and head out into the countryside. The ones who wander freely clearing up after themselves can set up a tent anywhere they fancy, as long as they show respect. This freedom to roam also lends itself well to the coorie movement. Braving the night-time chill around a fire with a furry friend at your feet and a hot chocolate in your hands after a day of toiling to create a coorie campsite is pretty special. A caravan stay in Aberfeldy is a more realistic option for the extended family than schlepping abroad en masse. Bonding time between grandparents and wee ones also gives mums and dads the chance for a gin on the banks of the River Tay before sundown.”