"It isn't so astonishing the number of things that I can remember, as the number of things I can remember that aren't so." -Mark Twain
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Happy Graduation!
"Graduation Day is tough for adults. They go to the ceremony as parents. They come home as contemporaries. After 22 years of child-rearing, they are unemployed." -Erma Bombeck As graduation season winds down, Silverpen Productions would like to take a moment to wish all the Graduates a very Happy Graduation! Leaving high school for college…
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Mother’s Day Reflections
As we come down from all the Mother's Day celebrations and begin the work week, it is important to take a moment and think about what Mother's Day really is all about. Obviously, it's a day to celebrate mothers. But what does being a "Mom" really mean? Is it just that you have a blood…
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Stories That Dance – A Fun Opportunity for Local Elementary Students
The Northeast Ballet Company of Schenectady and Proctors Theater is hosting a special program that not only helps combat declining literacy rates in children, but also combines valuable skills in creativity, confidence, and problem solving, with the art of dance. The students create their own stories, then work with professionals from the Northeast Ballet Company…
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Making Exercise (or training) Fun!
Why do most of us view exercise as such a chore? There is no denying how amazing it is for our bodies in many different ways - both physically and mentally. It helps us to look good, feel better about ourselves, make us more graceful and stronger, protects our bodies, and helps fight diseases as…
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Help Save the New York State Theater Institute!
The New York State Theatre Institute (NYSTI) has been an important part of New York for 36 years. This is a place that prides itself on providing unique, cultural experiences for children and teachers. Many talented actors have left the Institute to go on to do other exciting, and fulfilling work. Moving beyond the stage…
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Vinegar – Nature’s Cleaning Tool
I don't know about you, but most of those cleaning agents freak me out. The chemical smell is so strong - how can it NOT be bad for you? But it wasn't until I was at a friend's house a couple of months ago that I really went over the top. Her infant daughter was…
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The Crossroads at 2010
"Something has changed within me Something is not the same I'm through with playing by the rules Of someone else's game Too late for second-guessing Too late to go back to sleep It's time to trust my instincts Close my eyes and leap..." -Wicked As we start out this New Year, I've taken a moment…
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Just Live
We all go through various crossroads in our lives. Some of them are easy to navigate. Some take a little longer, or require a little more self-introspection before passing through. I saw this hanging up in the office the other day. Not necessarily a Pulitzer winner in terms of literary devices, it still has a…
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200 Songs for 200 Klicks – Help Fight Cancer a Musical Way
A friend of mine has decided to enter The Ride to Conquer Cancer in his own unique and compelling way. Brian Chick will be participating in a 200km bike ride this June 2010 to raise money for the Princess Margarett Hospital Foundation for cancer research. As part of the team, "The Eradicators," Brian hopes to…
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