Author: daylerogers
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Just A Spoonful Of Sugar?
Sugar is a child’s best friend. Or so they think. Back when I was little, they had a flavored powdered sugar candy called Lik-M-Aid that most parents didn’t appreciate but many kids enjoyed. It came with a stick that you’d dip in the sugar to slurp off the deliciousness. Leaving its mark on lips and…
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Historical And Hysterical
The roots of Presidents’ Day began in 1800. George Washington died in 1799, and a year later the country celebrated his birthday on February 22, a day of national appreciation and remembrance. It didn’t become a holiday until the late 1870’s, and the date was adjusted to honor other presidents, past and present, in 1971.…
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Rise And Sign
My twin sister has been through a lot this past year. She was the caregiver for her beloved husband until he lost his battle with cancer in July. My heart aches for her; their marriage was one of great companionship, joy, and genuine love. His loss has been hard on her. On all of us…
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The Power Of Focus
photo courtesy of Courtney Wickberg His size doesn’t deter him from trying what intrigues him. At five, Beck has quite an independent spirit and a resilience comparable to those much older and bigger than he is. Beck has been playing soccer for a while and has become adept at it. The game inspires him…
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Climb Any Mountain
photo courtesy of Joshua Earle on Unsplash We have a Colorado daughter who was inadvertently born in Fort Collins when I didn’t make it back home to Wisconsin in time for her birth. Unexpected yet wonderful. Courtney had fallen in love with Colorful Colorado at an early age. When she was quite young, she…
Tip of My Iceberg 