Tag: differences
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Muskateers Make It Meaningful
Louis XIII founded the Musketeers in 1622, men who formed the royal guard to protect the French king. Made famous by Alexandre Dumas’ novel of 1844, the Three Musketeers were brave, loyal, and committed to one another and their king. The story of D’Artagnan and his three courageous friends is based on real people, all…
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Seeking Identity In All The Wrong Places
It was crazy hair day. Mason and Callum had been encouraged to do something different with their hair. For the day. Preschool is a time of introducing new ideas, new ways of doing things, learning the value of the distinctive. Children rarely recognize differences; they see another child and they recognize someone like them–little.…
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Color Me One
Color makes me happy. I’ve gravitated to bright colors all my life. Where Mom loved avocado green for most of her days (she graduated to purple in her last years), I’ve always enjoyed the deep jewel tones of red, blue, and green–and anything bright and cheery. The very first piece of clothing I bought…
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How Big Is Our Table?
With six kids, we’re often in a place where we’ve needed to add another seat to the table. Friends would get invited last minute. People would still be around at meal time. John and I learned early that it didn’t matter what we served if we served it with kindness and an attitude of joy.…
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You Don’t Know If You Like ‘Em Till You Try ‘Em
“I wanna purple!” The plaintive cry of a four-year-old could have been easily misconstrued for something of incredible importance. Her tears were real, and her need seemed to be as well. She wanted a purple jelly bean. We spent time with some friends and family, and John, being the consummate Papa, pulled out all the…
Tip of My Iceberg 