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Carol Caruso

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Said Differently

A Mother’s Day Reflection

How unrealistic expectations almost ruined a perfectly good day

May 12

A mom, holding a card and flowers, kissed by her daughter with two grandchildren

May 12

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Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age

Don’t Try to Save the World

It is never too late to volunteer in your neck of the woods and help the world save itself

May 10

An older woman and a dog facing the vastness of the ocean

May 10

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Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age

In All of My Imperfections

Fortunately, the lens through which we see ourselves evolves over time

May 1

In All of My Imperfections

May 1

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Backyard Church

The Music that Touches my Soul

The hymns that move me illuminate who I want to be

Apr 25

An older women listening to music, eyes closed, hand on heart

Apr 25

Published in

The Virago

The Sexist History of the Women Who Teach Our Children

A career in education was not always straightforward for women

Apr 22

A female teacher in front of a classroom at or around 1920.

Apr 22

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Said Differently

Never Underestimate the Value of a Teacher

National Teacher Appreciation Week is May 5–9, 2025

Apr 16

Image of a teacher holding a notebook and pen with a divine light shining behind her.

Apr 16

Published in

Books Are Our Superpower

How to Create a Better World by Understanding the Prophets

They are much more than just old guys from a Bible story

Apr 12

Four Old Testament Prophets, one holding a scroll.

Apr 12

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Backyard Church

The Power of Humility

A biblical path to a better way of behaving in the current times

Apr 8

A white sign with the words, “do justly, love mercy, walk humbly written in script.”

Apr 8

Published in

Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age

Pickle Bullies are Real

Now go out there and have fun anyway

Mar 31

A pickleball sandwiched between two paddles

Mar 31

Published in

The Virago

Thank You to the Women Who Came Before Us

A boomer’s perspective on the women’s liberation movement

Mar 31

A VW van with hippie painting on it.

Mar 31

Carol Caruso

Carol Caruso

Carol Caruso is a retired educator with pieces published in Writer’s Digest, Educational Leadership, and Bored Teachers.

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