Mother's Day

2024 - 5 - 12

Mother's Day Musings: A Heartfelt Tribute to Moms Everywhere

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Celebrate Mother's Day with touching stories of love and loss, laughter, and reflection. Dive into the world of motherhood and the gift of alone time.

Mother's Day is a special occasion to honor and celebrate the remarkable women in our lives. From using public transportation to the loss of a beloved mother, each story holds a unique perspective on the essence of motherhood. One mother's daily commute on New York City's bustling subway system may seem ordinary, but it symbolizes her unwavering commitment and strength. Another family bids farewell to their matriarch, Jennie Whitepigeon Rickert Wicker, in a poignant tribute filled with memories of a life well-lived at the age of 92.

As Mother's Day approaches, the desire for solitude and self-reflection emerges as a common theme. Balancing the joys of motherhood with the need for personal time, many moms express the simple wish for a moment of peace and recharge. Amidst the chaos of parenting, the gift of alone time becomes a precious treasure, allowing moms to rejuvenate and appreciate the beauty of motherhood. Kenneth L. Hardin shares a bittersweet sentiment this Mother's Day, missing his biological mother who passed away, reflecting on the enduring impact of maternal love.

In the spirit of Mother's Day, let's celebrate the diverse experiences and emotions that come with motherhood. Whether it's a routine commute, a moment of reflection, or a heartfelt memory, each story adds a layer of depth to the rich tapestry of maternal love. As we honor and cherish the mothers in our lives, let's remember to embrace the moments of solitude, love, and gratitude that define the essence of motherhood.

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Just in Time for Mother's Day, Some Admiration and Gratitude (NEJM Journal Watch Medical Blogs)

By way of background, my mother regularly uses New York City's public transportation system, both the subways and buses. No big deal, one might think, so do ...

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On This Mother's Day: A Tribute to My Mother (nativenewsonline.net)

Opinion. My family buried our mother, Jennie Whitepigeon Rickert Wicker, on Friday. She walked on last Sunday morning, three days short of her 92nd birthday. On ...

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For Mother's Day, the gift I really want is alone time (Business Insider)

This Mother's Day, I'd love some alone time to reflect on motherhood and recharge. I love my kids, but I just want a break from parenting duties.

Kenneth L. Hardin: Happy Mother's Day to all of my moms ... (Salisbury Post)

This will be the first Mother's Day without my biological mama. Sadly, she died the day after Thanksgiving last year. It won't be that much different in the ...

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Mother's Day will be another perfect one (Huron Daily Tribune)

They remembered that I used at least three heaping scoops of coffee in the coffee maker, so they figured that was how much instant coffee should be in a cup.

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Where to celebrate Mother's Day in Barrie (CTV Toronto)

Sunday is Mother's Day, and there are plenty of ways to celebrate the special occasion with Mom.

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Mitch Albom: Being motherless on Mother's Day, another sad ... (Detroit Free Press)

What do the motherless do on Mothers Day? Maybe just remember the ones they use to celebrate.

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On Mother's Day, We Should Celebrate the Other Moms We Know (The Cut)

In this edition of 'Brooding,' Kathryn Jezer-Morton argues that Mother's Day should be about celebrating the mothering we give and receive from other moms, ...

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Mother's Day makes me uncomfortable; I ask my family not to celebrate (Business Insider)

I don't think my kids owe me a 'thank you' on Mother's Day. Everything I do for them is part of being a mom. Essay ...

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A Shift in Perspective This Mother's Day - Word on Fire (Word on Fire)

What is the measure of Motherhood™? And what will satisfy the celebration of it? And what role does our Heavenly Mother, the Blessed Virgin Mary, have to play ...

On the Edge: Mother's Day (Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel)

J.P. Devine pauses to remember that we live in a world where mothers and their children are going hungry this very morning.

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Mother's Day: beyond cards and flowers (Monroe Evening News)

The path to motherhood comes in many different ways. Two percent of the births in the U.S. happen with the assistance of in vitro fertilization.

Annual Mother's Day dinner a joyful tangle of picky eaters, buffets, love (Mankato Free Press)

I like Mother's Day because not only do I get to enjoy watching any movie I choose without a running commentary from other family members, it is also one ...

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A very special Mother's Day for local 95-year-old (Sudbury.com)

Freshly 95 years of age, a large collection of Arleen Bednis's descendants and their spouses gathered to celebrate the matriarch for Mother's Day weekend.

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The best spots in Barrie hosting Mother's Day events (CTV Toronto)

Sunday is Mother's Day, and there are plenty of ways to celebrate the special occasion in Barrie with Mom.

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Squinting at Monet: A Mother's Day Tribute - Policy Magazine (Policy Magazine)

This piece was first published as an Ottawa Citizen column on Mother's Day, 2000. Shirley Van Dusen is now 98, and still painting.

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'She leads with love': Mother's Day celebrated across the city (BarrieToday)

Monique Colls surprised her mother Teresita Fundova with flowers, just as a BarrieToday reporter happened. Judy Byrne with her grandkids Olive, Brennan, and ...

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Mom, Interrupted: Mother's Day and it's coming up ros(ari)es (Queen Creek Sun Times)

The rosary hangs near my bed, because that's where you could always find one in our house, close to my mother's hands and her heart.

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How moms throughout Simcoe County spent Mother's Day (CTV Toronto)

Sarah Morgan celebrates her first Mother's Day with her two-and-a-half month old daughter Olivia at Dunlop Street Diner in Barrie, Ont on May 12, 2024 (CTV News ...

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Calgarians run, walk and wheel by the thousands for Mother's Day ... (Calgary Herald)

More than 5200 Calgarians took to the streets near Chinook Centre on Sunday for the 47th annual Sport Chek Mother's Day Run.

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Over 5000 people celebrate Mother's Day at SportChek event (CTV Toronto)

It was the annual SportChek Mother's Day Run, Walk and Wheel event. Runner Lola Hamdan was there with her 10-month-old daughter Celine Hemstock and her aunt ...

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'She means the world to me': Local moms celebrated on Mother's Day (OrilliaMatters)

Monique Colls surprised her mother Teresita Fundova with flowers, just as a reporter happened by · Judy Byrne with her grandkids Olive, Brennan, and Everly after ...

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Running, brunch and tulips! Ottawa celebrates Mother's Day (CTV Edmonton)

"Our husbands organized this for the children and for them," said Amruta Bamanikar, who is visiting from New Jersey with her family. "It's a surprise for us for ...

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