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39 Years after Roe v Wade: Revisiting the Supreme Court Decision

1/24/12 7:36am by TheBlackTortoise
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Every year, on the anniversary of Roe v Wade, I set out to share my opinion.  Every year I chicken out.  I know my opinion is sure to anger both my pro-life and my pro-choice friends, many of whom see things through a black-and-white, all-or-nothing lens.  As in so many things in life’s journey, this issue a complex one.   Read more >

Realizing That Moms Are "Real"

9/9/11 3:27am by TheBlackTortoise
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A girl and her teddy bear wait for mom to come home

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Looking for Other Little Girls' Stories

1/20/11 7:21am by TheBlackTortoise
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After one year of blogging, I invite others who were once a little girl to tell their stories.  Here's all you have to do:  E-mail me a story about something from your childhood; something that had a lesson learned, either in the moment or through the lens of time and reflection. Darn it all, there are rules to everything: 1.   1,000 words or less. 3.  Keep it light.  No severe childhood traumas like child abuse, murder, or molestation. 4.  No lying.  It's not nice to lie.  Read more >

Everyone is Beautiful. So Difficult to Acknowledge.

12/15/10 12:03pm by TheBlackTortoise
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Black Tortoise for BlogHer.com's Own Your Beauty

Here I am with one day one Canaan. Canaan makes an even dozen grandchildren. Now that's beautiful. (I'm happy with the way I look, too.)  Read more >

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Full Name
Adela Crandell Durkee
Member Since
July 2009
About Me: 

I come from a family of storytellers. Being a little more introverted, I put pen to paper. First published at the age of six, I have a few small pieces published and yearn for more. I live in Illinois with my husband George. Within driving distance are my four children and bonus sons and daughters through marriages. I have my eleven grandchildren, one on the way, and three cats to keep me hopping after a full days work at the office. Add my vegetable and water garden in the backyard, and you could say, "I have it all!"

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microbiologist, chemist, QA Professional, Freelance Writer
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Chicago area

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Swartz Creek HS, Saginaw Valley University, CMU, NMU, National Louis University

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childhood memories, inspirational, humor, medicine,places to go,people,politics,writing,grandparenting,parenting

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envionment,health care,mental health,rights for the mentally impaired,HIV affected children, random acts of kindness

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garden,cake decorating,grandchildren,husband,bicycle,camping,travel,writing,learning, children, sisters, parenting, memories, childhood, growing up, sisters, mother, father, faith, inspiration

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