Tag: criticism
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Respect Has No Expiration Date
When 98 year-old Pete DuPre, a World War II veteran, put his harmonica to his lips and played our national anthem, tears came to my eyes. This was before the friendly game between the US women’s soccer team and Mexico, a chance for both teams to work out kinks before the Olympics open in a […]
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The Beet Went On
My friend Kourtney is a busy woman. With a husband and three sons and a job she enjoys, she manages to fill her days moving at near the speed of light. Until she couldn’t. Dashing through the grocery store to pick up food for her family, she rounded the produce aisle of a national store […]
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What Does It Take To Be A Diva?
Brooklyn has been in a dance class for two years. The highlight of every dance year is the recital, with fancy costumes, parents, relatives, and friends watching enthralled, and the celebration that comes at the end of something done well. It almost didn’t happen. The pandemic shut many things down, including such classes and performances. […]
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Mouthy Misinformation
“Aww, c’mon!” I was loud. I’ve a voice that carries quite well. Six kids gave me ample opportunity to learn to project. This wasn’t a response to my kids. Or the grands. I was at a soccer game. Sydney’s team is a bit of a mix. There are gals who love the game and want […]
Tip of My Iceberg 