Tag: Dr. Teresa Burns Murphy
Posted on February 4, 2015
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Today’s post is written by Dr. Teresa Burns Murphy, one of my writing mentors and former professors. Every time Dr. Murphy contributes to this blog and sends me a post, I cannot wait to read it. I know I’ll enjoy the story–and I know… Continue Reading “Liz, Mom, and the Witch”
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Posted on December 18, 2014
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*Today’s post is written by contributor Dr. Teresa Burns Murphy, one of my former professors. Dr. Murphy is a fabulous writer; I’m thankful that she regularly contributes to my blog and still takes the time to mentor me as a writer, demonstrating to me… Continue Reading “Embodying the spirit of giving”
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Posted on March 5, 2014
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This piece was written by my former professor, who I like to consider one of my writing mentors, Dr. Teresa Burns Murphy, as a tribute to her parents. They will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary this month. Happy anniversary to a couple who obviously… Continue Reading “What I learned from my parents”
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Posted on October 7, 2013
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*I’m so thankful for Dr. Teresa Burns Murphy for sharing this piece!* With our book satchels on our arms, my sister Liz and I tumbled out of our dad’s Ford Galaxie 500. We crunched across the winter grass and bounded up the concrete steps… Continue Reading “Oh brother!”
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Category: gratitudeTags: adjusting to new baby, babies, big sister, bringing home baby, brother, childhood, children, Dr. Teresa Burns Murphy, family, friendship, gratitude, life story, little brother, siblings, sister, thankful
Posted on May 7, 2013
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*Special thanks to Dr. Teresa Burns Murphy for writing today’s post in celebration of National Teacher Day.* May 7th is National Teacher Day. Since 1985, each Tuesday of the first full week of May has been a nationally recognized day to honor teachers. According… Continue Reading “Staying true to his altruistic roots”
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Posted on November 3, 2012
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*Thank you, Teresa Burns Murphy, for stepping in as today’s guest contributor. Check out Teresa’s website for information on her novel.* My dad has a reputation for being good with numbers. This is one of the reasons he has been the official attendance taker… Continue Reading “Counting on Counting Bob”
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Posted on October 16, 2012
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*Special thanks to my beloved former professor and friend, Dr. Teresa Burns Murphy, for writing today’s post in honor of her Margaret.* 16 October 2012 Dear Bethany, Eighteen years ago I was where you are now – expecting a baby girl. My daughter, Margaret,… Continue Reading “Happy early birthday, Margaret!”
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The unexpected storm *Special thanks to Dr. Teresa Burns Murphy for serving as today’s guest contributor to Your Daily Dose of Gratitude. For more from Teresa, check out her website. On Friday evening, June 29th, my husband and I were expecting a thunderstorm to… Continue Reading “The unexpected storm”
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Posted on March 24, 2012
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*Today’s blog is written by my friend, former professor, and talented author, Dr. Teresa Murphy, for her sister Liz. Happy birthday, Liz!* Today is my sister’s birthday. I won’t say how old Liz is, but she’s two years older than I am. Consequently, just… Continue Reading “Cool Hand Liz”
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Posted on February 19, 2012
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Special thanks to Dr. Teresa Burns Murphy, my former professor and fabulous author, for agreeing to write for the Daily Dose of Gratitude blog. Beyond Lucky My maternal grandmother’s name was Emma. She could shine a sunbeam through my gloomiest thought, sprinkle a soft… Continue Reading “Beyond Lucky”
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