As I was strolling through the grocery store this week, yellow spring buttercups drew my attention to the sunshine of spring with delightful...
Beth Pinyerd Articles
Understanding, Developing Young Childrens’ Gifts and Talents
By BETH PINYERD As early childhood educators and parents embark on a new year of planning and teaching children, it is good to appreciate the young...
A Snow Blizzard of Kindness
This past Christmas I spent 11 wonderful days with my son, Gus, and his wife Alison in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Each year at Christmas I have prayed...
‘Tis The Season To Story-Tell
Every Christmas Eve, I clearly and fondly remember the hospitality, warmth and love our Uncle Wayne Teague and Aunt Josephine provided at their home...
Blessings Gift Our Children
This past week as I walked through downtown Opelika with the lights, Christmas decorations and Christmas music playing through the speakers, my mood...
Children Are Lights of Joy
I love being with children as we head into the holidays. Children help us relive our own childhood. Just being around children brings gifts of...
A Heart of Thankfulness Fulfills Life
Happy Thanksgiving week to our beautiful and loving community. The holidays bring families together in a wonderful way. The holidays give parents...
Faith, Family, Friends Are My Favorite Things
I love the song “My Favorite Things,” composed by Richard Rodgers. “Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens, Bright copper kettles and warm...
Grateful For Our Veterans
As families, we are entering into the month of gratitude and importance of caring for others. Nov. 10 is “National Forget-Me-Not Day” — honoring our...