One game, one play at a time, it ALL counts. We have to do better and based on my interactions with high school kids in our little Iowa town, many of them know this and are doing this work.
Thanks for sharing, Nicole. I appreciate the reminder, that we can help to make this joyful manner the norm by cheering them on, AND as you say, try hard ourselves to create affirming, positive, fun spaces around us.
Thank you. We need more stories like this that allow us to see the positive behaviour and attitudes that are possible, to heal our despair and isolation.
We have season tickets to ISU women’s basketball. One of the freshmen is Audi Crooks and she is such a breath of fresh air. When she makes a good play or something goes right for the team, she has a big grin on her face. It seems like so many people and players take sports so seriously and it is so refreshing to see someone play with joy.
One game, one play at a time, it ALL counts. We have to do better and based on my interactions with high school kids in our little Iowa town, many of them know this and are doing this work.
Thanks for sharing, Nicole. I appreciate the reminder, that we can help to make this joyful manner the norm by cheering them on, AND as you say, try hard ourselves to create affirming, positive, fun spaces around us.
It ALL counts! Amen. Thanks for your comment. I appreciate the feedback--it encourages me to keep writing!
Thank you. We need more stories like this that allow us to see the positive behaviour and attitudes that are possible, to heal our despair and isolation.
Thank you, Jo. I feel the same way.
We have season tickets to ISU women’s basketball. One of the freshmen is Audi Crooks and she is such a breath of fresh air. When she makes a good play or something goes right for the team, she has a big grin on her face. It seems like so many people and players take sports so seriously and it is so refreshing to see someone play with joy.