Author: daylerogers
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When Water Wins The Day
It’s so easy to dissuade a child from a bad attitude. Give them a bucket of water and a ladle. Or a sink full of water and a turkey baster. Or, better yet, a water table. I’ve been in Virginia with Melody and Chris and their children. My task has been to keep Sloane…
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The New Never Gets Old
He made his entrance in a very planned, very orderly way. Completely different from his most recent cousins. He wasn’t in a hurry. He was a bit upset leaving “home”. Warden Mark Sibben was born Tuesday morning at 7:57 a.m. Caesarean-section. Not an easy one. I watched my daughter and her husband as they…
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Be Careful Who–Or What–You Listen To
I’m directionally challenged. If the sun’s shining and I vaguely know what time of day it is, I can somewhat guess the points on a compass. After that, everything’s up for grabs. Back in the day, before GPS became easy, I’d stop at gas stations for directions. I carried a notebook for this purpose–I could…
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What You See Is Never Who You Get
We began the year as thirteen strangers. From different places around the world. It’s been a journey getting to know each other. Not always smooth. A few potholes along the way. Ten months after beginning, we’ve become family. We didn’t start that way. Our first meeting felt tentative and more than a little uncomfortable.…
Tip of My Iceberg 