Author: daylerogers
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Learning to Listen
Originally posted on fortshehanechronicles: ? When William, was a toddler, he distinguished between his two grandfathers, calling one, “Pop”, and the other “Papa Horse”. The first grandfather is still active in William’s life, a kind man, full of integrity, eager to share the things he knows with his grandsons. The second, who also delighted in…
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I Can’t Resist A Good Challenge!
Originally posted on Unshakable Hope: Ice Bucket Challenge Donations Top $100 Million in 30 Days compared to $2.8 million during the same time period last year (July 29 to August 29). Mary looked at me like I was crazy when I told her that I wanted her to dump a bucket of icy water over…
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When The Votes Are Tallied
Mid-term elections are coming. We just had our primary here in Central Florida. I voted. Quite pleased with myself, actually. There weren’t a lot of voters. The excuses were numerous. It won’t matter because this isn’t the real thing. The incumbent always wins so why take the time. No matter that it’s a privilege and…
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It Wasn’t Supposed To Look Like That
You’d think if I knew there was a good to excellent chance of eating my words, I’d choose them with a little more care. With thought to what they might taste like coming back at me. There’s always that chance that things I’ve said will be used as a reminder that my walk doesn’t always…
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When Making Me Better Really Bites
I will admit to being a somewhat aggressive person. A git ‘er done kind of gal. It’s often quite positive. Moving me towards goals I’d like to achieve. Jobs I want to finish. It does have its downside. My mouth is now suffering from my eagerness to do it right. I was told I’d need…
Tip of My Iceberg 