Category Archives: Teens

When Garbage Became Priceless

Posted on January 12, 2014 by Light Stream

The kids behind The Recycled Orchestra/Los Reciclados Orquesta will have your eyes tearing up with both compassion and celebration at the same time. Clearly this modern day occurrence was designed by God to alter our limited and entitled consciousness in … Continue reading →

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The Super Power of Sharing

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Light Stream

You may recall my post in May of this year about Abercrombie & Fitch’s CEO, Mike Jeffries and his deplorable war against plus sized people…

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Is Mike Jeffries A 21st Century Sneetch?

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Light Stream

“Why you gotta be so mean?” — as Taylor Swift would put it. Here I’m referring to Abercrombie & Fitch’s CEO, Mike Jeffries, and wonder how the man can sleep at night.

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Rocking Out Women’s History Month

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Light Stream

Who says you aren’t good enough? They have no idea! 2012 Australian Paralympic Team Champion, Kelly Cartwright climbed Mt Kilimanjaro with her prosthetic leg in 2009.

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Saturday Mail And Best Valentine’s Day Movies

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Light Stream

No Mail on Saturdays? A 150 year tradition is now scheduled to end.

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The Spirit of Christmas 2012

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Light Stream

Thoughts To Honor Our 20 New Little Angels From Newtown, CT                      And Their Heroic Protectors I did hug my children in gratitude last night. And I prayed for those families … Continue reading →

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Best iPad App For Kids

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Light Stream

The Noah 360 App – Best Christmas Stocking Stuffer! My grandson can’t get enough of it. Kids don’t want to put it down. And I, their young, playful grandma, LOL, have so much fun playing it with them! There are … Continue reading →

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He Changed His Stars

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Light Stream

Remember the impoverished father in “A Knight’s Tale” who told his little boy that he could change his stars? The concept has always intrigued me. Here’s a modern day tale that chases after the metaphor and includes our galaxy’s 400 … Continue reading →

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Summer-licious “Hunger” Treats

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Light Stream

Fruity treats? I’m in! This girl has Gone Bananas! …one bite at a time, chillin’ in her freezer, all summer long. For someone who doesn’t eat much ice cream, Trader Joe’s got it right for me (especially at $1.99 a … Continue reading →

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Jessica Sanchez – An American Teen Treasure

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Light Stream

Jessica and Jennifer Tipping the Earth’s Axis! I know, I sound like frenzied judge, Bruno Tonioli, praising some sizzling tango… but Jessica’s duet with Jennifer Holiday on American Idol left millions of fans gasping through their standing ovations.  You’ll see … Continue reading →

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