The name Bree has Irish origins meaning “strong and honorable.” It is also of English origin and means, “force, strength.” Preface November 1980 “Dear Bree. Hi, my name is Meg and…
Some people have glasses and some people don’t. My name is Merav. I’m nine. Almost a year ago, I realized that I needed glasses. I thought that a lot of people would laugh…
When Meg asked if I wanted to do a Guest Flaunt my first thought was “Why? There’s nothing outwardly different or unique about me.” I always tell my children that each of…
“An “old soul’ is a person wise beyond their years; people of emotional stability that appear to have more understanding of the world around them, regardless of their age.” Preface January 1983…
Hi! My name is Savanna and I am seven years old. Today is my Mom’s birthday so I wanted to give her this Kid Flaunt as a present because I love her so…
Preface March 1980 “William, you just missed. That’s an “H’.” My brother, Peter, and I were playing basketball with our next door neighbor William on a court behind our homes. …
Preface October 1977 Buzzzzzzzz! The noise of the mosquitos flying around my head was so unbearable, I didn’t mind the oppressive heat, even late into the night. My brothers, Peter…
Preface October 1987 “By definition, atmospheric or air pressure is the force per unit of area exerted on the Earth’s surface by the weight of the air above the surface. The force…
“Difficulties break some men but make others.” Nelson Mandela We all start out so unabashedly unashamed. Whatever makes us unique, different, special we regard without concern; we flaunt without a…
My name is Stuart Rakoff. I am 69 years old and live in Reston Virginia. In the summer of 2012 I was diagnosed with ALS – Lou Gehrig’s Disease – a neuromuscular disorder…
Looking back, I’ve realized I’ve spent the majority of my life trying to gain the approval of other people. This was hard when I was younger because I was never a very popular…

