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February
At any point from about 1989 to this moment, if you would have asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, I would have told you: “I want to be a writer.” Not even an author. I didn’t even want to be published. Just wanted to sit in a room with a [...]
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April
When I was in 6th grade, I had a crush on an 8th grader named Sam. I believe I’ve posted what I looked like in the 6th grade, and that was picture day, so just imagine a regular day, and I had the most uncomfortable personality known to man. I basically wore long, light washed [...]
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November
StoryCorps is a non-profit organization that encourages listening by recording the stories of people in your life. I frequently hear StoryCorps recordings on NPR and basically always end up in tears or laughter. It’s a great idea, and a great show. On November 27th, StoryCorps is hosting their 2nd annual National Day of Listening. You [...]
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November
The Biscuit is rockin’ a low grade fever today, so I’m home on my shift of keeping her away from non-feverish children at childcare. Right now, she’s sleeping peacefully, which affords me the opportunity to review Don Miller‘s new book, A Million Miles in a Thousand Years. I’ve been meaning to for awhile, but haven’t [...]
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October
Today on Don Miller’s blog, he gives us a hint to what the endless cycle of self-promotion is doing to him. It’s very funny and well-written (as always…you disgust me), but he said something that’s been stuck in my head all day. You can read the whole thing here, but this is the quote that [...]
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October
It’s a well documented fact that I love the internets in all its glory. And while I have about 5 drafts of posts I need to finish and actually publish, it might be a while. We’ve got a lot going on & most of those posts include pictures, which I have yet to figure out [...]
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September
Hey everyone, The site is back up and running, thanks to a literal team of people who are way smarter than I am. I’m still working out some of the kinks, so your patience is appreciated. Hopefully, we’ll be back up and running by the beginning of next week, but I make no promises. Have [...]