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Miniature But Mighty
He was the youngest and newest one in his class. His outfit was big, but his resolve was huge. Ryken has been taking taekwondo for a few months, and I’m amazed at the force of his focus. He observes everything the instructor does and watches her three assistants carefully. I envy the depth of his…
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Worthy Of Celebration
I never saw it coming. I’ve not ever been one to enjoy my own birthday celebrations. They weren’t a big deal growing up, so I never put much emphasis on them. I love celebrating others, but having the fun focused on me is uncomfortable at best. I made it through my birthday with well-wishes galore,…
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It’s An All-World Problem
Crises are part of life. No one anywhere is immune from suffering. Calamity isn’t limited to groups based on gender, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, or borders, nor is it relegated to one part of the world. These are all-world problems, issues that will influence our lives no matter where or how we live. Situations whose…
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Desert Sentinels
They stand tall, many with arms raised, quiet protectors of the local ecosystem. I’m in Tucson, Arizona for the first time, visiting my sisters and brother-in-law. It feels like I landed on a different planet. Tucson is a beautiful desert community, a place that redefined my idea of wilderness. My perception of deserts has been…
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Technology May Be The Death Of Me
I long for the days when people could only talk face to face. When you could see reactions and responses, read body language, intuit the mood of the one sitting with you. I miss the days when you could walk up to a fast-food restaurant and order a soda from the smiling person behind the…
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