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Thanks to all those who make basketball games so enjoyable

We’re in basketball season, and I am thrilled to have three grandsons playing: one at NJC and two (11 & 9) at Wray. The little ones play in Brush every Sunday—beyond cute. My kids all played basketball, so I have spent many (MANY) hours sitting on bleachers asking questions such as, “What just happened? Was that a foul? What did the ref mean by that?” Besides benefits … [Read more...]

Learning and growing involve a variety of classrooms

Education is one of my highest values. Knowledge, based on learning, is in the background of my activities and conversations. When my kids were in school, I had elevated expectations for their studying and grades. Classroom learning was far more important to me than sports. I have learned from my three kids and seven grandchildren that sports matter too. My head is hard, but … [Read more...]

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Jennifer Goble, Ph.D. is a rural mental heath therapist, author, columnist, and speaker. Her primary purpose in counseling and writing is to help women and families in rural communities.

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