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by Melissa Face   “Why do you want to go camping?” my friend Dawn asked. I thought about the question. I don’t love camping. I really don’t even like it. My family didn’t camp as a form of vacationing when I was a child; we stayed in hotels like civilized people. Camping is really notContinue reading “Why I Went Camping”

by Melissa Face The day I dread most is on its way. It is the one day out of the year when it’s impossible for anyone to do the right thing for me. If people don’t acknowledge today as the day my sister died, I will feel slighted, even more than I already do. ForContinue reading “Trying to Forget August 8”

by Melissa Face Published in Prairie Times – July 2018 http://www.prairietimes.com/currentissue.pdf   I recently woke up from a dream in which I was starring as Miss Hannigan in a local production of the musical Annie. I messaged my friend, Dawn, that morning and told her jokingly that it must be a subconscious hint for a newContinue reading “We Love You, Miss Hannigan!”

  Published in Richmond Family Magazine Why “Great Job!” Isn’t What Kids Need to Hear! by Melissa Face   My daughter took dance lessons for the first time last year. At three years old, Delaney adjusted well to the routine of class, her new ballet slippers, and interacting with her classmates. She especially adored herContinue reading ““Great Job” And Other Things We Should Stop Telling Kids”

***Published on Life in 10 Minutes  – 5/28/18 http://www.lifein10minutes.com/your-10/2018/5/23/dont-read-the-comments By Melissa Face “Our editorial staff has reviewed your article and approved it for publication!” I was ecstatic to receive the congratulatory email from an editor of one of my favorite blogs. The site, written primarily for teachers, has more than one million followers, so my workContinue reading “Don’t Read the Comments”