Tag: Dayle Rogers
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Is It Really New?

photo courtesy of boliviainteligente on Unsplash We just closed out another year. 2024 is now in the books, not necessarily fully completed, intentionally concluded, or adequately fulfilled. It is done. Over. No going back. No redos. We celebrate worldwide the ending of a year and the beginning of a new group of 365 days. A…
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Redefine The Win

Soccer has become a way we connect as a family. Not all of us are able to play at the level and speed of some. Sydney is recuperating from a torn ACL; Jillian has had knee surgery as well and has been warned that running too much could lead to early knee replacement. John and…
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When Real Isn’t Real

Thirty-two people, young and old, were jammed into our family room Christmas morning. This is our immediate family, and the noise level rivaled that of an open-air market place. My husband, who is a gentle jolly sort, had purchased a Santa outfit two years ago. He brought it out and loved on the littles this…
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His Name Was Joe

Many people know men named Joe. It’s one of those names that brings to mind someone with a lot of personality, a solid character. Good ole’ Joe. I’ve had many Joes in my life through the years. When I was in fifth grade, Joey sat next to me and let me use his glasses because…
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When I Grow Up

Soccer has been a part of our family for years. My kids all played–each successive child wanted their own uniform and the chance to play like the “big kids”. Several of us were at our grandson’s recent soccer game–he’s a goalkeeper but doubles as a field player when they need him there. Kolly, at two…