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The MOG Walk
There’s something magical about younger kids having the opportunity–and choosing–to be around respectable young adults with solid character. It’s even more amazing when respectable young adults choose to be around younger kids, not mocking or messing with them, but encouraging them. Teagan, Joseph, and David have known each other for years, growing up together in…
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We Don’t Belong Here
Some dear friends from Colorado recently visited, and to help them experience the uniqueness of Florida, we took them to the Wetlands to see a little bit of the prehistoric. Penny wasn’t delighted; the alligators made her uncomfortable. Their reputation isn’t one of cuddly warmth and closeness. We were in their territory, after all. Walking…
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Unexpected Treasures
We’ve discovered a phenomenon in central Florida that I’m sure is a reality in many other areas of the country. Maybe the world. It’s called dumpster diving. People throw away valuable items that could be reused or repurposed for greater enjoyment. Many may ask, “Why not sell things at a garage sale?” To which I…
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Don’t Mess With Logic
He’d been told they were going out to eat. So he changed into his pajamas. Beck, at seven, has a logic all his own, which often makes more sense than that of many adults. It was getting later in the day, a day filled with all types of activities and fun, and he thoughtfully considered…
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A New Soccer Mom?
They wouldn’t be effective goalkeepers, but they knew to stay in their place and not wander outside the box. The goal box. We have soccer goals set up in our backyard, and much to my surprise, two young fauns wandered into our yard, standing in the goal, and eating whatever the kids had left behind…
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