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Smart CookiesJanuary 2007
Megan and Rachel McCormack, students at Memorial High School, were told by their Girl Scout leader in elementary school that if they stayed with the program, they could go on a trip to Europe. The leader making this promise? Their mother Anne! “I loved sitting and watching my older sister’s troop, and I decided I wanted to do the same … That Kid Can PlayDecember 2006
Mozart wasn’t the only musician who showed talent at an early age. Lots of kids show signs of musical talent before they’re old enough to read and write—and smart parents encourage them to pursue their passion. Melinda Winchell, the mother of three girls and two boys, says that her children enjoy performing more than competing. All have taken piano lessons … Green MachinesJuly 2006
Saving the planet and your pocketbookMaybe you’ve seen them around town—mid-sized sedans with a boxy, futuristic style. They run on a combination of an electric motor, a gasoline-fueled engine, and a giant battery that powers the electric motor. If you’re wondering why anyone would drive such an odd looking car, just ask a few local residents who love their … TwinsMay 2006
Double the blessing, double the funWhen identical twins Jerry and Terry Akin were born in 1950, their mother was prepared. But just barely. “Ultrasounds weren’t around back then,” Jerry says. “Even the doctor didn’t know until one month before we were born that there would be two of us!” Technology may have changed since 1950—but today’s parents say that … Ticket to DriveApril 2006
As our children grow up, we celebrate the milestones. Their first step. Their first bike ride. And the day they drive a car alone for the first time, leaving us behind. It’s not surprising that these markers commemorate our children’s mobility, their journey out of our lives and into their own. Whether it’s the family car or a hand-me-down jalopy, … |
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