Author: daylerogers
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Alone–But Not
Ward and his sister Sloane, had been outside playing in the deep snow that had fallen while they were visiting their grandma in Ohio. This was their first bout with the cold, white stuff this winter, so there were lots of thrown snowballs and laughter. Sloane got cold and went inside. Ward decided to take…
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Lose A Little; Gain More
Losing baby teeth is a rite of passage for kids. Their adult teeth erupt, unhinging the tiny cuspids and making their way into small mouths to begin another stage of growth. My kids always hesitated to tell me when they had loose teeth because I’d ask to see how wiggly the tooth was. My tendency…
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Am I Truly Grateful?
photo courtesy of Ann on Unsplash Thanksgiving is a day of choosing to consider being grateful for all we have. It’s more than a turkey, pumpkin pie, and football games. I sometimes miss the significance of what it means to have a heart of gratitude because I’ve immersed myself in what have become the rudiments…
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Do You Know How You’re Feeling?
Feelings wheels. There are a variety of them, created by different groups, each with a different focus. The primary purpose of these is to help people identify the emotions they are experiencing. The one above was created by a friend of mine for a specific learning course. I always thought these were unnecessary. I’ve been…
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The Bigger The Bird
My family sometimes enjoys leftovers. Not all leftovers. Dessert leftovers are big. Any meat not eaten during the meal is appreciated. Not so much any vegetables or dishes with more than one ingredient. Turkey, however, is one of those meats that can become a variety of fun dishes the second time around. Not leftovers, but…
Tip of My Iceberg 