…the boyfriend! (Note: if you can tell me where that song comes from, you will go down in my Book of Awesome People until the end of time. Family members don’t count because a) you’re already in the Book and b) that’s kind of cheating because…well, it just is. Just sayin’.) See, I’ve been pondering [...]

So–the subject of family (or, for the purpose of this post–the experience of living tribes) has occupied my thoughts lately. Each of us is born into some type of family, though not all will reside with mother and father and siblings through childhood. Then, whatever our home life experience, we have opportunities to build a [...]

Cosette has grown up in several states around the US. She has been a competitive figure skater since age 4 and has been on national and international teams representing the US in competitions. She is a recent high school graduate and was selected to speak at her graduation ceremony. She loves to learn and was [...]

Yes, it’s about time for summer, and we are mixing things up and giving fun stuff away at MPowergen.com/blog!!! We are introducing a new section to our blog, titled simply, “Love Letters.”  These are meant to be encouraging letters–a “pick-me-up,” if you will, for our readers when they are feeling a little low.  Hope you [...]

My dear friend: How excited I am for you! You are finally beginning to understand just how wonderful you are! During the last few years, I have watched you as you were hurt over and over again by people who claimed to be your friends. I tried to help you see that they were not [...]

My dearest child, I know you have had a difficult week, and I know you are struggling. I recall the words of the lullaby my mother sang to me (I don’t know the author): Little one, you’re crying I know why you’re blue Someone took your kiddie-car away Time to go to sleep now Little [...]