The Pitfalls of Perceived Potential
Remember all those awards they used to give out at the end of the school year when you were in Middle and High School? You can picture what I’m talking about, right? They were so fancy; a full-color inkjet border on thick, marbled paper; your name scrawled in calligraphy; a foil leaf star or medal […]
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Living Seasonally
There is a packet of nasturtium seeds in the junk drawer in my kitchen. Early in the morning or late at night, when the house is quiet, I can hear them calling out to me. Their voices are soft, but powerful; they speak of growth, potential, and the glories of a long, golden summer. They […]
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In Defense of Procrastination
If there were twenty-eight hours in the day, what would you do with the extra four? Would you spend it on work, family, or yourself? Would you get more done, or maybe just—sleep? I think most of us imagine we’d devote it to that project we want to take on but never seem to have […]
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“I Love You Because”—Choosing to Love Intentionally
If I said I wasn’t interested in unconditional love, would you think I’m crazy? Would you hit the back button as quickly as possible, black-list this blog, and write me off as some kind of sociopath? Surely, you’d think I’m insane; unconditional love is the pinnacle, the epitome, the ultimate level of emotional attachment, right? […]
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The Irrational Fear of Radical Rodent Terrorists
Not every squirrel is out to destroy the world. This came as a surprise to me—an epiphany if you will—while I was working so hard to Make Bird Feeders Great Again. I guess I’d better explain. . . I’ve got this bird feeder—a nice glass tube with some metal perches and a plastic tray—that hangs […]
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