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I am an "accidental blogger". When I launched my writing career in March of 2014, one of the things that I decided to include was my journaling, which I have always found to be a comforting and therapeutic endeavor.  It was a big risk to open myself up in such a public forum, but it has taught me that, for the most part, we share far more experiences than we think. It's comforting to know I'm not alone!  (*the "Button Text" is the link to my first novel)
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A Great Day to Be A Kid

5/20/2015

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"Play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning." ~Fred Rogers

 This morning when I got up, I dug out my tennis shoes, put on my school t-shirt and shorts, slathered myself in sunscreen and happily went to work! The sky was blue as a Robin's egg and the sun was just right. It was a glorious day for the activities to come. When I got to school, I made my way down to where the events of the day would take place. I was assigned to help run the "Cup-Stacking Relay Race"! The field quickly filled with little kindergarten and first graders eager for the festivities to begin. I must confess, I was as excited as the children! The last time I was involved in Field Day I was IN the fifth grade, and lemme tell ya that was a LONG time ago!

The PE Teacher declared, "Let the games begin" and sounded her air horn. The children began the events at each of their stations! I whopped, hollered, encouraged and high 5'd the little ones at my station as they raced each other to make pyramids out of their cups! About 2/3 of the way through, a little boy came up to me, wrapped his arm around my leg, leaned his head against me and said, "Mrs. Schaefer, I'm really tired. Can we have lunch now?" I swear I nearly scooped that cutie up and headed with him to the nearest ice cream shop!

We should never get too old to play. I swear half the time it feels as if being a grown-up equates to sucking the simple joys out of life! Why do we allow that? Is it not possible to maintain our youthful enthusiasm while taking care of our adult responsibilities? If not, I don't wanna be an adult anymore! I'd much rather play with the parachute, race the kids in relay, do the bean bag toss and end with a picnic in the grass under an old shade tree, lunchables and juice boxes as my fancy pants meal. Popsicles for dessert? Count me in!

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Amy
5/21/2015 01:16:03 pm

I'm thinking ice cream is always the best answer!

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Amy M. Schaefer
5/21/2015 09:30:15 pm

Hahahaha! Wanna come have two scoops with me? My favorite flavour is Seasalt Caramel!

*sends you big SMOOCHES*

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9/10/2023 01:52:30 am

Good reading thiss post

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Amy Schaefer
9/10/2023 06:06:21 am

Thank you!

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    I grew up in rural North Carolina. When I was only nineteen, I moved away and became a military wife. My only aspiration at that tender time in my life was to create an adult life that "fixed" all of the "injustices" of my childhood. Secretly, however, I wanted to reach for the sky! I wanted to be a writer and find ways to "save the world" (my mother used to say, "You have Save the World Syndrome".). Mostly, I wanted to matter.

    Since then, I have learned to reach well beyond what I ever dared to think was possible. I've learned not to allow fear to stop me from whatever future I want to create!

    What keeps me grounded? My Tribe! What provides the wind beneath my wings? A well of reserves filled with unstoppable passion!

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  • Amy M. Schaefer, Writer
  • Blog: From the Front Porch
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