Author: daylerogers
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I Want It That Way
Isley stood at the closet door, looking up and down the stack of games. She wanted to play, and she had something specific in mind. She pointed to Chutes and Ladders, a very well-played game missing the spinner, and had me drag it out. When I put it on the floor, she opened it and…
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It’s All in the Waiting
The new year brings such a plethora of possibilities–new beginnings, a fresh slate, options that burst with potential. But nothing says “new” like a wedding: two people committing their lives to each other, for better or for worse, till death separates them. Romance and dreams and expectations all rolled into one phenomenal day. And so…
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Birthday Remembrance
He called me Highpockets because I hitched my britches up when I ran so I wouldn’t trip over them. When I worried over something, he used tell me he’d give me fifteen minutes to worry with me so we could get the job done faster. I always ended up laughing, pretty much forgetting, or at…
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Yes-ers and No-ers
“Pops’ and Nana are going to stay home, and they’re yes-ers. You guys are no-ers, so I’ll stay with them.” This quip came from Teagan, who always has an intriguing way of expressing things. With everyone home for Christmas, shopping was a never-ending reality, especially with five daughters and two granddaughters. The gals were going…
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Which Would You Rather Do?
All the kids came home for Christmas–an act of sacrifice and love on their part, an experience of chaos and comedy for everyone involved. Conversations can be hard to follow because so many people are talking all at once. As aunts and uncles interact with nieces and nephews and siblings talk and poke fun at…
Tip of My Iceberg 