Tag: challenges
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Not What Was Expected
Our Colorado family members love to camp. The only problem lately has been the extreme heat and the number of active fires happening around the state. Smoke is a problem for many, so typical summer outdoor activities need to be reassessed for safety and comfort. Rather than give up the fun of camping, Courtney and…
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Wilderness Wonder
In southeastern Utah, an area of unique beauty features an extraordinary red-rock desert landscape that looks like a movie set. With its close proximity to Arches National Park, Moab is an adventurer’s dream. It was the perfect playground for Beck and his family. Our Colorado kin value the diversity of environments that surround them, so…
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Winning Isn’t Everything
Some knew what they were doing; some did not. They came together as a group of eight-year-olds, both boys and girls, to learn to play together. A few had older siblings who’d played soccer for years and knew basic strategies. Others had never touched a soccer ball, and they were there, partly because their parents…
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Who’s Following Who?
I’ve never considered myself a confident person. Sure, I am confident in certain situations and with select groups. But unabashed confidence isn’t my typical demeanor, especially if I’m in a place I’ve never been. I have a daughter, Melody, who is one of the most confident people I know. Even if she’s not completely sure…
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Flames of Fury
photo courtesy of Rachael on Unsplash The multiple fires burning in Southern California are a reminder that we have very little control over the circumstances of our lives. Families have been left stripped of all they own. Lives have been lost. What had been a series of communities is left barren and bereft of voices…
Tip of My Iceberg 