Tag: influencers
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Curiouser And Curiouser
At a time when curiosity appears to be waning, when all people want to do is “follow” the next major influencer rather than come up with new ideas on their own, Isley has an interest in that which is unexpected. At twelve, she has become a Renaissance woman in her own right. I called her…
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All Stuffed With Fluff
I’ve been a fan of Winnie the Pooh since I was a kid. My own children each had a favorite character–which related well to the personalities they were growing into. Eeyore, Rabbit, Roo, Piglet, Tigger, and of course, Pooh. Each generation finds delight in the story of a bear with a very little brain but…
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Who’s Your Hero?
When an older sibling finds success in something that’s fun, it’s not hard to imagine that one of the younger ones chooses to follow in their footsteps. Ryken was in his first school production–“Dinostars”, a musical about the comical interactions of prehistoric creatures. The young entertainers ranged in age from five to eight years, some…
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It’s In The Genes
“Dad, I’m tired and hungry and thirsty. But we will not quit, because finishing is what we do.” This from five-year-old Sloane who is a bit of an old soul and has become a real student of her parents. She hears constantly about responsibility and following through with what you say you’ll do. There’s value…
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Then There Was Light
Who knew we could be influencers? A short while ago we had the tree in our front yard removed. A sad but necessary action to prevent further damage done by the root system. Recently I heard a cacophony from outside. It was our neighbor having his tree cut down. He had shared with me how…
Tip of My Iceberg 