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Cherishing the Children

10:27 PM Mon, Mar 26, 2007 |
Vickie Newton

Few things in life are more tragic than the loss of a child's innocence. And yet scores are robbed each day. It can result in incalcuable emotional devastation.

Here in Saint Louis, the Crisis Nursery is dedicated to the reparation of young psyches. Thank God for this earthly band of angels. Crisis Nursery operates a series of safe havens for children whose families are swept up up in the pain and disappointment of tumultuous circu...



The Comfort of Consistency

12:48 AM Fri, Mar 23, 2007 |
Vickie Newton

There are signs I have entered a new season in my life. Spring has long been my favorite time of year, but what's blossomed into a year-round temperament is my affection for consistency...on all fronts.

I'd like to think this is a by-product of my 20-plus years in television news. Think about it: the news is always there. We are much like the post office without the increasingly frequent rate hikes. We deliver during the rain, sle...



Whew!

8:36 PM Tue, Mar 20, 2007 |
Vickie Newton

Okay, let me make amends immediately. Disappearing for weeks and then refusing to discuss the change in behavior is so not the way to treat a friend! So, please forgive me. I'd say let's start anew, but new beginnings are often overrated especially in the relationship realm. How about we just pick up where we...I mean, where I left off. I'd give you a hug and a kiss, but can you imagine the talk that'd generate? I'll save that for rating...