In today's episode of Growing Up 8, I pay tribute to a woman who managed and still manages to be a trusted and necessary presence in the lives of those who love her.

Welcome to another episode of the Growing Up 8 podcast. Today's episode iis a poem poem that pays gratitude to the two people who managed to calm our fears and to keep us electric in our hopes and imaginings as well as our dreams. Thank you Mom and Dad.

In the Episode of Growing Up 8, we look at a poem entitled "A Climbing Tree."

In this episode of Growing Up 8, we take a look at what happens when we rescue a small child who has lost her way.

In this episode of Growing Up Eight, we take a look at our dad's cousin Billy, and how his life and love left a legacy.

In this episode of Growing Up Eight, we take a look at the necessary role souvenirs play in our lives.

In this episode of Growing Up 8, we take a look at how significant a role furniture can place in memory.