My mom’s nickname for me is George. It has been for as long as I can remember. Though it wasn’t until some time in my teen years that she admitted … Continue reading #52sparks: Happiness Is
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#52sparks: Who Are You?
The professor in my social justice course once assigned us to write down 10 words that described ourselves. We were given just a minute or so in class so it … Continue reading #52sparks: Who Are You?
2020 Goals
Resolutions are ways to plan for the new year, but they can also be burdens that bring you crashing down after a single failure. Instead, each year I set up … Continue reading 2020 Goals
#52sparks: Anything you want
One of my 2018 goals was to write 52 blog posts during the year. I had started writing in this blog several years ago, but only became consistent while working … Continue reading #52sparks: Anything you want
#52sparks: A physical attribute that you like about yourself
It seems like every kid goes through certain phases, like the terrible twos or “dinosaurs are so awesome!!!”. Wanting to be a dancer seems to be another common phase, if … Continue reading #52sparks: A physical attribute that you like about yourself
#52sparks: Magic
Big brother called his sister over to the window, inviting her to join in on waving goodbye to mom as she left for dinner. They stood quietly beside each other, … Continue reading #52sparks: Magic
#52sparks: What hope looks like to you
Yesterday at a staff meeting, my supervisor shared about the root words behind the word “miraculous.” Apparently it can be broken down into two smaller words: mira and culous. Translating … Continue reading #52sparks: What hope looks like to you
#52sparks: Water
Raindrops pelted down the window as puddles grew larger outside. I pulled my jacket tighter, dreading the damp that was sure to leak into my “water-proof” outer layer. Living in … Continue reading #52sparks: Water
#52sparks: A famous person
When my favorite author passed me in a hallway, I froze on the spot. It was an average Sunday morning before church, so the bustle of people continued around me. … Continue reading #52sparks: A famous person
#52sparks: A celestial body
Hello Sunshine. An adorable preschooler from sunny California who adores her big sister, while the rest of us…well, she’s still thinking about it. I love this girl so much, in … Continue reading #52sparks: A celestial body
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