Madelin

(Harry M Woods) 'Cause when I'm paddlin 'Madelin' home,

Paddlin' Madelin' Home 1925

"Humans are becoming network nodes in a very real way," says Madelin.

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John Madelin, Verizon's head of professional services, says cybercriminals are taking advantage of this development at a breathtakingpace, by focusing on individual Internet users.

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But Madelin, instead of rushing off with me in our usual procedure, walked over this time and gently kissed Grandma on her leathered right cheek.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: All in the Family Jack Canfield 2009

Madelin asked in the midst of a days-gone-by tale.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: All in the Family Jack Canfield 2009

Then, just as suddenly, Grandma straightened and pushed Madelin away.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: All in the Family Jack Canfield 2009

Four years older than Madelin and only two years older than me.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: All in the Family Jack Canfield 2009

Her aged and feeble eyes were slightly moist with unshed tears, but that seemed to change instantly as she focused in on Madelin and me.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: All in the Family Jack Canfield 2009

Usually, my sister, Madelin, and I would watch, fascinated, while Grandma dipped this batch of beads into red food coloring or that one into the small bowl of blue color.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: All in the Family Jack Canfield 2009

However, it was Madelin who offered the most loving and honest tribute.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: All in the Family Jack Canfield 2009