by Linda Patten | Nov 6, 2013 | Lessons in Learning
Molding the life of my children has been a learning experience for me as well. My two daughters were definitely very difference personalities and had very different challenges in their childhoods. My younger daughter was challenged by the traditional way that reading...
by Linda Patten | Oct 30, 2013 | Lessons in Learning
Molding and guiding strong women starts early in life. Strong women do not have to come from adversity; they can be developed in supportive environments as well. I have two amazing daughters and I know that every mother says that, but it is true. Today, I want to...
by Linda Patten | Oct 23, 2013 | Lessons in Learning
The words that one speaks are an impact on a life to the point where that life needs to be rebuilt in order to become a leader and to build a dream. This series began with 2 strong women and a man. I have told you about my dad, the man and my mom, the 1st strong...
by Linda Patten | Oct 16, 2013 | Lessons in Learning
What do I remember about my mother and her influence on my life? You may remember that she had a huge influence on what extracurricular activities I pursued when I was a child. She wanted me to be athletic, and put me in ice skating and dance. I was finally able to...
by Linda Patten | Oct 9, 2013 | Lessons in Learning
Influencing a Life: Two Strong Women and a Man Influencing a life, what does it take? For me it was two strong women and a man. Over the next three weeks, I will tell you where these three people affected my life. You have heard me talk about my mother and her...
by Linda Patten | Sep 25, 2013 | Lessons in Learning
Whenever I take a crafting class (other than needlepoint), the instructor always says, “Check your perfectionism at the door, please. This is a place of creativity.” What this meant in scrapbooking classes is that there are no scrapbooking police. There is no one...