Author name: Kevin McArthur

Embracing Earnestness: A First Time Encounter with Snow That Forever Shaped My Life

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Earnestness: First Time in Snow Do you remember your first time seeing and experiencing snow? I clearly recall my maiden encounter – the freshness of the air, the beauty of those white-flakes hovering around, covering everything with a pristine blanket. That day taught me something crucial about life that’s stuck with me over these many …

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The Empowering Impact of Encouragement: A Journey From Court to Life’s Arena

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The Power of Encouragement: Stepping onto the Field of Life There’s something incredibly revitalizing about sharing one’s wisdom; becoming a conduit for life lessons that have both made and shaped us. Today, I want to invite you on a journey down memory lane with me as we visit my days on the basketball court – …

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The Delicate Dance of Sensitivity: Lessons from a Comet’s Radiant Glory

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Lessons from a Comet: The Delicate Dance of Sensitivity Welcome, my dear readers! Today, I’d like to tell you all a story centered around an event that is beyond our control- the fleeting sight of a comet. But first, let us delve into what makes this recollection truly special. The Night Sky and Its Many …

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Rivers of Youth: A Lesson in Exuberance and Lifesaving from the Summer of ’68

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Of Exuberance and Lifesaving: A Lesson from a Bygone Era Hello, dear readers of granddadssurvival.com, it’s Kev again. Today, I’m here to tell you a tale about exuberance, but not in the way you might expect. It is instead a sober lesson masked by the thrill seeker spirit that we nostalgically refer to as exuberence …

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The Snowball Fight Chronicle: Embracing Authenticity for Triumph

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The Snowball Fight: A Lesson in Authenticity Dear Readers, On a blustery winter day years ago, my neighborhood friends and I found ourselves embroiled in a spontaneous snowball fight. It was a thrilling time full of laughter and camaraderie, but most importantly, the whole experience imparted upon me an essential life lesson—the significance of authenticity. …

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The Cheerfulness Club: Unveiling the Power of Joy During the Great Depression

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The Cheerfulness Club: A Lesson from History My dear friends, gather around for today’s tale. It’s a radiant recollection from the past, an exploration of Cheerfulness. This story beautifully demonstrates that even in our darkest hour, we can find sources of joy and inspiration. A Silver Lining Amidst Gloom Once upon a time, in my …

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Unlocking the Power of Articulacy: Unveiling Hidden Talents and Inspiring Confident Expression

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Discovering a Hidden Talent: The Beauty of Articulacy My dear readers, let us take a delightful stroll down memory lane as I share enlightening insights from my personal journey. A yarn that reveals how articulacy unlocked doors and hearts… The Enigma, Unearthed! I remember myself back in the day – preoccupied with everyday living, shouldering …

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The Sweet Lesson of Dedication: Tales from Your First Job at McCrory’s Five-and-Dime

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Your First Job: A Lesson in Dedication Welcome, my dear readers. Gather around the digital fireside as Granddad Kev paints a picture from a time gone by. A Strapping Lad’s First Paycheck You remember your first job? There’s something magically daunting about it – working in the real world for the very first time. But …

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The Road Trip Lesson: A Tale of Generosity and Abundance

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The Road Trip Lesson: A Tale of Generosity Howdy, everyone! Today let me tell you a tale. It’s about a road trip I embarked upon years ago and the valuable lesson it taught me about generosity. Gearing Up for the Journey We were four lads in our mid-twenties—full of vibrancy, hopes, dreams and nearly nothing …

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Unearthing the Gems of Respectfulness: A Treasure Hunt Tale and Timeless Lesson

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Discovering the true essence of Respectfulness: A Treasure Hunt tale from my past Welcome, fine readers. This is a tale about valuable treasure that goes beyond material wealth and gold doubloons – it’s about respectfulness and understanding its worthiness. The Unearthed Bottle In the early summers of my adolescence, I found myself entranced by buried …

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