During my years as a cadet, every meeting began with an inspection of each person as we lined up in our ranks to be individually scrutinized by the officer in charge. This less-than-five-minute inspection culminated hours of preparation as boots, badges, and buttons were shined, the belt was polished, the beret was brushed, and uniforms […]
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If most households were like the one I grew up in and the one I’m in now, washing dishes would be a source of angst for the siblings responsible for doing it. The question “Whose turn is it?” is a relief for one and an agony for the other. However, no one complains about the
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This past week, I was reminded that little things matter and can make a huge difference. My wife had plans to prepare dinner for her family, but got unexpectedly delayed at an appointment. Given this, she sent the following message in our family chat: “Family, I have to be at *** longer than planned. I’ll
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Sports have the potential to produce such incredible swings in emotions when seeming victory turns into defeat or vice versa. Sometimes this happens because one team makes an incredible, unlikely play, snatching victory from the jaws of defeat. But sometimes, these pendulum swings of fate occur because, unfortunately, a team or player is determined to
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The job of parenting is a wonderful privilege but also an incredible responsibility. It’s amazing to see from birth how traits are passed down genetically that impact how our children look, what they like and dislike, their natural abilities, and how they function. But beyond their genetic traits lies an even more powerful influencer. And
A few days ago, my wife and I entered a store, and we chuckled as we observed a sight we had seen many times before – a man comfortably seated on furniture for sale, reading a book. We presumed, and I believe with great accuracy, that he was waiting for his wife while she shopped
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The sport of competitive running has been around for centuries, beginning in Ancient Greece in 776 B.C. It began with sprints, and then later on, marathons were added. Since that time, sprint races have attracted even more anticipation and hype. This is due to the prestige of being labeled the world’s fastest male or female.
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On your mark. Set. Go! From childhood to adulthood, these words are echoed in backyards, neighborhood streets, playgrounds, and athletic stadiums as runners wait in anticipation of the word ‘Go’ before bolting to gain supremacy as the fastest. While the stakes are naturally higher for professional athletes striving for glory, fame, and money, the effect
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During my early childhood years, my sister and I had some interesting sibling encounters. But when it comes to averting danger, one experience stands out. As the older brother, I was often held responsible when things went wrong and ‘encouraged’ to be the example for the younger ones to follow. Well, one day, my parents
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Farming is not my forte. However, I grew up with a dad for whom farming was not only a lifeline but a hobby. As a result, I observed a particular mindset when it comes to gardening that applies to life in general. It is always to sow with expectation to reap. It didn’t matter whether
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