Monthly Archives: September 2014

“Adoption—life is like riding a bicycle”

Posted on September 28, 2014 by Judith Land

Life is like riding a bicycle—maintain your balance and keep moving forward—but know that when fate hands us a flat tire or a unicycle life’s challenges are greatly increased. If we move too slowly our steadiness decreases. Our equilibrium wanes; we … Continue reading →

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The adoption narrative—what is the thematic conflict of your adoption story?

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Judith Land

How would Shakespeare describe the thematic conflict of your adoption narrative? Is your adoption story a plot-driven conflict resulting from a tragic accident, natural disaster, or an act of fate that unexpectedly left a hapless child stranded along life’s highway; … Continue reading →

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“The legend of the twin boys adopted by a wolf”

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Judith Land

A boy who loved adventure said recently, “Most adoption stories are boring. If I was an author, I would write a book about a child who becomes lost in the forest and is adopted by wolves—that would be an exciting … Continue reading →

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