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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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: 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: 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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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 …
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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Learning To Swim: A Tale Of Joy And Empowerment Good day to you, my fellow explorer on the grand journey of life. Today I have a tale for you; one steeped not just in nostalgia but also resplendent with life’s profound lessons. This is a story about embracing our fears, taking the plunge into unknown …
Compassion in Code: A Tale of Launching a Website Greetings, dear reader. Allow me to take you on a journey—a voyage into the heart of compassion, flitting through the pivotal moments in my life that had brewed a strange blend of wisdom and shivers down my spine. Our story begins many moons ago—when dial-up was …
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The Bittersweet Honeymoon: An Unconventional Lesson on Discipline Welcome, dear readers. Today, I’d like to share a chapter from my own chronicles — the intriguing tale of my honeymoon that turned into an indelible lesson on trust and discipline. A Surprise in Paradise In the starry-eyed days following our wedding, your old friend Kev and …
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Patience: The Most Delectable Ingredient Hello dear readers, I’d like to share a story that holds a special place in my heart – it is about patience, accompanied by a time-honored tradition, an infamous food fight. But before you get your tins of beans ready for launching, realize that this is not really about the …
