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Great movies, if you ask me… Weekly Recap 8/19/2024
Books have always brought me comfort. For as long as I can remember, I’ve always wanted to have shelves of books around me. And now we’ve got more books than the shelves can hold, so they’ve just found their way to random piles around the house. But when I think about it, I’ve felt the…
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Well, it’s easier than talking
The expression of elaborate pontifications is preferably not performed extemporaneously. Am I right? I love self-expression, but finding the right words in a reasonable time frame has always given me some trouble. I’m prone to long, mid-sentence pauses. It probably drives my wife crazy. But you can’t tell any of that when you read my…
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The ocean…
Selene and I live really close to the beach. It’s literally paradise. At least that’s what I thought when I first moved here. I mean, I guess it would still be paradise if it wasn’t for all the other people… but now we’ve got the highest inflation in the US. A lot can change in…
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Gratitude, Serenity, and Joy
Gratitude is one of the most powerful emotions that we’re capable of experiencing. It can turn just about any situation to a positive. I learned this trick… When you’re angry with someone, think of a time you were grateful for something they once did. It can be anything, no matter how small. Concentrate on the…
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Just like eating an entire pie… one slice at a time…
Alright, so I can’t actually eat a whole pie, nor do I have any aspirations of being able to do so. But if I did want to, I’m sure I would do it one slice at a time. Sometimes larger goals feel unattainable, especially when you look at them within the context of their bigger…
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Every last detail…
Simple and straight-forward. Any questions?
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Apparently. Honestly. As such.
I write a lot. Apparently, I have a particular set of words that I prefer using over others. As such, I’ve noticed this more and more when proof-reading. Honestly, it doesn’t usually bother me unless I use the same word to open or close a sentence more than once within the span of two or…
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In an effort to be less predictable… Weekly Recap 8/12/2024
I know what you’re expecting me to write. By now, you’re thinking my answers almost always revolve around music. What brings me joy? Music. What hobbies do I enjoy? Music. What do I find interesting? Music. Music, music, music. So for today’s answer on what brings me peace, naturally you thought you’d open this and…
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Mascots.
Well, perhaps “admire” isn’t the right word. A better way to say it is that I find them curious, strange, and a bit intriguing. What’s it like to be on the inside of one of those suits, anyway?
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Guitars, Amps, and Audio Equipment
The era of the mom and pop instrument shop or small town music store is just about over. I worked for one for a few years and it was a decent gig. It’s fun selling instruments to people… and when there’s nobody around, you play. Unfortunately, most places like this have been bought up by…
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Something for someone else…
I read this book one time called Tiny Buddha’s 365 Tiny Love Challenges. From what I recall, it was broken up into a lesson and exercise format. You’d read a chapter and then there would be “challenges” at the end to put into practice for daily life. I did my best to do one each…
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