Open House
The third floor of my house is for sale, and I’m tempted to take it personally, but not in the way you think … “Oh no!” I said, staring in horror out the bay window. “Not them!” Behind me, Brian laughed. “We’re going to make excellent old people.” I knew what he meant—the stereotypical curmudgeons, […]
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The Living Room Floor – A Love Story
Sometimes a little chaos reveals what really matters. There’s nothing like a half-empty room to show how rich life really is, as long as you’re willing to sit cross-legged and have a picnic… Iceland, or… We never took a honeymoon. Early in the engagement the conversation went something like this: “Where should we go after […]
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7 Reasons You Should Absolutely Bring Your Cat on a Play Date
Take a walk through any American city on a sunny afternoon, and you’re bound to see dogs in purses and dogs in parks. But why should our canine companions have all the fun? Cats are, in fact, America’s most popular domestic mammal, so let’s bring them out to play! Doesn’t Play Well With Others I’m […]
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Focus on the Trees—Staying Sane When It All Piles Up
When life piles on more than you think you can handle, it can be tempting to just shut down. I favor a different approach: grab a chisel and start chipping away at the mountain, one boulder at a time. This isn’t the way I expected the new year to start out, but as the old […]
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Avoidance: How Procrastination Painted My Dining Room
Some days I’ll do anything to avoid doing the thing I should be doing most. It’s a backwards approach to being productive, but this particular pattern of behavior usually means something awesome is on the horizon. Oh, Procrastination… My old friend. I’ve made it a part of my identity. Don’t believe me? Check out my […]
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