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Yesterday I completed my four-day visit to Fairview Elementary school as an author, sharing my stories and even teaching a bit of writing method. I had a blast! I don't know why I get so worked up about these things. I have a constant need to impress people, and with that, a constant fear that I won't. If I can get over that, I can actually enjoy the experience. This week I did. I only sold about 15 books to kids. In my previous school visits this year I sold 155 and 85. Hopefully not sounding too judgemental, I didn't expect much in sales at this school. It's not a neighborhood dripping with money. But what I got in return was worth more. I got more hugs, more smiles, more questions than I have ever gotten. I hope that I gave as much inspiration as I received. Kudos to Principal Mike Barella, who's really got a good thing going on. His teachers and staff are awesome, and the KIDS were amazing. They were...

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	Breastfeeding Support Group Breastfeeding Support Group, 10:30 a.m. Monday, Clinica Sierra Vista, ...
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	Valley Bible Fellowship MOPS Meeting Every 2nd and 4th Monday at 9:00 AM. Those interested in attendi...
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