Tag: delight
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When The Big Kids Come To Play
There’s nothing like seeing a group of adults making up crazy skits and playing games. Fun is that rare commodity that brings space to relax and exercise rigid facial muscles. Life is serious business. It begins with the discipline to make sure children don’t run into the streets without looking. School brings a whole new […]
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Celebrate Good Times
When I make it through stressful times, my natural inclination is to celebrate. That often includes chocolate and a party atmosphere. Irma and Harvey are gone. Clean-up is underway here and every place storms hit. More hurricanes are on their way. It’s the nature of the season. Ryken turned three Saturday. We were all ready […]
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Turning That Frown Upside Down
There’s a winsomeness about those who experience utter delight. Not jaded, qualified, hesitant or restrained delight. Not at someone else’s expense. Not snarky. Pure delight. Joyful. Seventh-month-old Sloane exhibits this. Just watching her makes me smile. Delight morphs into more delight. Sloane and her mom, Melody, were here with us for a few days. She’s quite […]
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Doggone That Wag
Mom wouldn’t let us have a dog growing up. She didn’t want to be the one to take care of it. We did have a dog for a couple of weeks when I was in eighth grade. Dad brought her home, much to Mom’s chagrin. A beagle who loved to chew on everything. Her name was Holly, […]
Tip of My Iceberg 