Tag: David and Goliath
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The Bigger The Bird
My family sometimes enjoys leftovers. Not all leftovers. Dessert leftovers are big. Any meat not eaten during the meal is appreciated. Not so much any vegetables or dishes with more than one ingredient. Turkey, however, is one of those meats that can become a variety of fun dishes the second time around. Not leftovers, but…
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When You Don’t Fit The Type
Isley’s the shortest one on the volleyball team. There are those who are six to eight inches taller than she is. Her passion and enthusiasm for the sport makes up for her dearth of height. She defies the standard. Sports can be a quirky situation. Many people love to play, beginning as youngsters, investing in…
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When Little Things Get You Down
The littles adore their very tall cousins. We are fortunate to have a plethora of grands living close to us, aged two through twenty-one. We have enough interactions with family to appreciate the beauty of them genuinely enjoying each other. To a degree. Younger children have an energy level that seems unlimited–constant-motion machines that never…
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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…
Tip of My Iceberg 