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Muddy Water
When my mind is preoccupied by a specific thought, I occasionally will catch myself ruminating on this subject. More so at the meta-level. I know I am doing it too much yet I continue and, for some reason, just can’t let go. Long ago I dubbed this my “muddy water” state of mind. As it…
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Fresh Starts
Next week, my family and I are moving to a new home. I’ve made awesome new friends and acquaintances. Strained family bonds are being reestablished. I am working out on a regular basis and shedding a ton of pounds. Even my kids are doing great as we coast into summer! Life truly is good. If…
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A Monument to Mom
My son Nolan was learning about monuments this week in school. The related assignment was to design a monument for somebody. He made one for his Mom. Needless to say, seeing this took my breath away for a moment. He always was Momma’s sweet, empathetic little boy.
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Gratitude
For most, birth and death bring along a truckload of emotions that are amplified to an extreme. Gratitude is the emotion I have been feeling as of late. Gratitude for friends and family both long lost and extremely close. Gratitude for caring and empathetic colleagues. Gratitude for a community that has rallied around my family.…
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Life, Death, and Focus
Like many, I read the New York Times article by Oliver Sacks. It is a touching and honest piece about his impending last days on this earth. I cannot help but feel his words are a gift to all as a reminder that we should cherish each and every day. I feel a sudden clear focus and perspective. There is no time…
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New Gear, Enumerated
One of the fun perks of working at Automattic is that they spare no expense getting their employees the right gear to do their job AND give them an allowance to get their home office squared away. I thought I would share my setup like others have…
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