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Are You a Consumer or Contributor?

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Chilling (literally) on Son-Day! The Beauty, Cutie, and Corn Pone Are You a Consumer or Contributor? Now I am about to go on a rant here about consumers and contributors.  This morning, I had breakfast with my bride, my sister Roma and her groom David. We talked about a variety things including a conversation I had with a parent yesterday who was giving me valuable advice on how to coach in the middle of the game while I was passing on plays to the kids.   The thing is,   my team was up 27-0,  and  we're currently 5-1 on the season.   I looked him and stated, "Please not now. Where were you six weeks when I asked for coaches and no one came forward?"   The response, "I have things I have to do".  Not, "I am working".  He went on to say, "I can come once every two weeks to help".  I told him, "Seriously, kids need consistent and stable support, much like we do".  He walked away. It's frustrating to have people who are quick to c...