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Author: ckdillon

I've been writing since childhood, encouraged by my grandmother, who bought me a portable typewriter when I struggled in typing class. That little machine became my closest companion as I hid beneath the stairs, crafting stories about kids in a brave new world, the book that first sparked my imagination. Today, my passion is to inspire children and remind them that they matter, and to support the mothers and others who care for them every day.
Sunshine

Sunshine

Posted on November 5, 2025November 5, 2025 by ckdillon

Sunshine – A Lesson in Light Fun Fact — ☀️Light from sunshine travels an incredible 186,000 miles per second (300,000 kilometers per second), covering the 93 million miles between the Sun and Earth in just 8 minutes and 20 seconds. That means every ray of sunlight you see began its journey more than 8 minutes…

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Tomorrow, today was yesterday

TOMORROW, TODAY WAS YESTERDAY

Posted on November 2, 2025November 2, 2025 by ckdillon

Will You Be Proud of Yesterday’s Effort? Tomorrow, today was yesterday. It’s a simple truth that carries deep meaning. Every moment we live quickly becomes part of the past, leaving behind only what we’ve chosen to do, or not do, with our time. The question is: When tomorrow arrives, will you be proud of what…

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KINDNESS

Kindness

Posted on October 24, 2025October 24, 2025 by ckdillon

The Benefits of Helping Others 🌿The benefits of kindness include a deep and lasting satisfaction that comes from helping someone, not for recognition, but simply because it feels right. Giving freely, without expecting anything in return, may be the best thing you ever do for yourself. We often get so caught up in our own…

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Henry Flynn, Firefighter

Henry Flynn, Firefighter

Posted on September 26, 2025September 26, 2025 by ckdillon

Henry Flynn, Firefighter In this story, meet Henry Flynn, Firefighter, the tiny hummingbird detective with a big heart. His expertise didn’t appear overnight; it grew out of necessity, compassion, a sharp eye for details that others might overlook, and the lessons his mother taught him. Early Lessons in Observation From the moment Henry lifted out…

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Make the call.

Make the Call

Posted on July 17, 2025July 17, 2025 by ckdillon

“Grandma said, ‘When you have something heavy on your mind, make the call. Have you ever stared at your to-do list until it blurred, sat in traffic with your mind spinning, or lain in bed thinking, “I can’t do all this?” If so, you’re not alone. Women often carry silent loads, mental tabs open at…

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