Tag: Dayle Rogers
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Underdogs Rule!
In almost any sport, I’ve always been a fan of the underdogs. The ones not expected to do well. During the March Madness college basketball playoffs, those teams that make it, which are not expected to win, are called “Cinderella teams”. In 1985, Villanova, seeded at eight, beat the number one-ranked Georgetown Hoyas in a…
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Fan Zone
We went all out. Yes, we’re fans of the American men’s soccer team. Shamelessly. We went as far as putting sparkly tattoos on our faces with stars, flags, and USA emblazoned across our faces. We rooted wildly for the US to beat Australia, with almost twenty people in our family room, screaming with joy when…
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Papa’s Domain
He’s been known to do whatever is necessary to bring a smile to the face of a child–especially if they’re his grandkids. From putting his socks on their hands as weird puppets to buying donuts on special occasions, like “Over-the-Top Tuesday”, which is just any ordinary Tuesday. He tells stories of moo-cow armies and Super…
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The MOG Walk
There’s something magical about younger kids having the opportunity–and choosing–to be around respectable young adults with solid character. It’s even more amazing when respectable young adults choose to be around younger kids, not mocking or messing with them, but encouraging them. Teagan, Joseph, and David have known each other for years, growing up together in…
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We Don’t Belong Here
Some dear friends from Colorado recently visited, and to help them experience the uniqueness of Florida, we took them to the Wetlands to see a little bit of the prehistoric. Penny wasn’t delighted; the alligators made her uncomfortable. Their reputation isn’t one of cuddly warmth and closeness. We were in their territory, after all. Walking…
Tip of My Iceberg 