Author: daylerogers
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A Most Excellent Adventure
Loss is something that’s part of life. We lose things, relationships end, and people die. Being deprived of the presence of those you love and value is the most challenging of losses. Another dear friend has passed away; grief is such an unwanted visitor. My friend Steve Douglass was an incredible man. When we first…
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What Scares You?
Fall is the time for colors (everywhere but Florida and Arizona, or so it seems), cooler weather (not so much us), and Halloween. A holiday that really isn’t a holiday, it’s believed to have evolved from the Celtic festival of Samhain, where people would wear costumes and light bonfires to ward off ghosts and evil…
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His Name Was Joe
Everyone comes across people in life that impress them for some specific reason. They impact us with who they are, how they choose to live, and how they make us feel. Joe Druckemiller was that kind of man. My friend. I’d known Joe for decades. He was one of those people that entered a room…
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Letting Go Is Hard To Do
His passion is anything he can kick, throw, or dunk. Balls of all sorts indicate action and intentional movement. Fun. He’s not quite two, but Nolan can kick a ball with the best of them. His older brother and sister play soccer, so that may be an option. He can dunk a small ball in…
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Pickles And Pancakes
People never cease to amaze me when it comes to favorite combinations. Pairings always have a personality that reflects two different perspectives–whether it’s friends, fun, or food. But pickles and pancakes? While visiting our family in Pennsylvania, we had the chance to recreate combinations that had been apart for too long. Cousins enjoyed cousins, even…
Tip of My Iceberg 