Tip of My Iceberg

Life Is A Dumpster Fire

Garbage is part of life. Refuse happens. The ongoing conversation about reducing our carbon footprint , minimizing our waste, especially plastics, and repurposing whatever we can is like a single light in the midst of huge darkness. Unless everybody on the planet would do it, it will continue to be the impossible dream. Things are…

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June 14, 2021

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Identifying The Apple

Every person alive has quirks. With six children, I’ve seen my share of quirky behavior. Each child had their own brand of unique conduct. Many times it made me smile; sometimes it was annoying. When Melody was growing up, she quickly learned the concept of “options”. She was great at making decisions, but she preferred…

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June 10, 2021

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choices, Dayle Rogers, decisions, Identifying The Apple, imitation, influence, Jesus, life impact, options, Tip of My Iceberg

It’s A Doggone Loss

Companionship is one of our highest values as people; knowing we’re not alone, that there’s a warm and listening presence that is with us, for us, no matter what. So often that companion is a faithful dog. My daughter and son-in-law just lost their beloved Foster, an amazing Australian Shepherd who loved well and faithfully.…

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June 7, 2021

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Dayle Rogers, Friendship, It's A Doggone Loss, Jersus, love, loyalty, made for community, safe people, Tip of My Iceberg, trustworthy, unconditional love

The Pause That Teas You Up

In Sweden it’s referred to as “fika”. It’s so significant there that it’s actually protected by law. It’s a laid-back chat over coffee. A time to pause, refresh with friends, taking a break from routine. It’s not a grab-and-go where you phone your coffee order into your local barista, pay on your phone app, drive…

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June 3, 2021

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What Is Worth Remembering?

As a child, the day heralded the approach of summer and the end of school. It was a day where we had neighborhood picnics and went to a parade where I didn’t pay much attention to who was marching but who was throwing candy. We also visited the cemetery, which felt ghastly as a child.…

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May 31, 2021

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Dayle Rogers, Decoration Day, freedom, honor, Jesus, loss, Memorial Day, remembering, respect, sacrifice, summer, Tip of My Iceberg, war, What Is Worth Remembering?