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The Playground – Win, Lose, or Draw: Losing
I played basketball when I was younger, from about the first grade (when I was young enough to bug my parents until they gave in) to the fifth grade (when my interests changed). It can (and probably should) go without … Continue reading
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The Playground – Win, Lose, or Draw: Winning
The 5th principle of Unitarian Universalism states that we believe in the right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large. To me this says that we follow our conscience and … Continue reading
The Playground: What a Day!
Last week, I had a good reminder of how important it is not to take ourselves too seriously. I was up, getting ready to go to UUCG for our Sunday morning service. It has been a tough week or so … Continue reading
The Playground: Welcoming by Design
Twenty-five years ago, the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law. At that time, guidelines were provided as to what equipment was necessary in order to make playgrounds (among other public spaces) accessible. Today, all new construction is required … Continue reading
The Playground: Sacred Space
As every child who has sat in school counting the minutes until recess knows, the playground is a sacred space. The bell rings, signaling release from the structure and goal-directed environment of the classroom, and they can’t wait to get … Continue reading
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The Playground: Stories
Telling stories is one of the oldest forms of human play and entertainment. As a student of the Bible for most of my life, it became clear to me a long time ago that stories become sacred to us when … Continue reading
The Playground: Honoring the Spirit
The optimal way to experience this multimedia post is to click ‘play’ on the audio bar and allow the music to play as you read. When I was three years old, my paternal grandfather died. My father was so devastated … Continue reading
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