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Day 125: Bend
I was all set to tackle that closet tonight, with all of its unnecessary towels and assorted, expired cold remedies and overlooked sundries. I walked into that upstairs bathroom, armed with a couple of plastic trash bags and a fierce … Continue reading
Day 124: Consider
I started to title today’s post reflect, but then I remembered I’ve done that one already…. It’s probably about time once again for another overview of where I’ve been on this blog so far–we have just past the 1/3 mark, … Continue reading
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Day 123: Demolish
When I started this yearlong project, I didn’t know that I would be getting such a big motivation to reduce our lives to its bare essentials. Nine weeks is not a lot of time to pack up a house and … Continue reading
Day 122: Give
Today was my wife’s 50th birthday, and she hasn’t been looking forward to it. It turns out, she told me, that today was one of the best birthdays she has ever had. She had coffee with one friend and lunch … Continue reading
Day 121: Remember
So here’s the thing: I’m going to die. But before you freak out over that news, remember this: you are going to die too. It may seem morbid to some to contemplate one’s own death, but it strikes me as … Continue reading
Day 119: Repeat
Boy, there are some days when I think: what a boring blog this must be! Especially on days like today–no big revelations, no deep insights, and no house-cleansing purges. Just basic, daily maintenance. One little insight–though it’s something I’ve commented … Continue reading
Day 118: Push
OK, so today’s post is the yang to yesterday’s yin. Or vice versa. Or whatever. In keeping with my Monday limitations, I have been trying to focus on little tasks that I can complete in a short period of time, … Continue reading
Day 117: Ease
So I just spent the last half hour walking around the house and feeling pretty overwhelmed. I had a pretty relaxing day. I slept in, met some Friends in the morning, then took the boys out to the Chattahoochee to … Continue reading
Day 116: Reassure
Today’s post is really just a continuation of yesterday’s…. We had a staff party tonight, to honor me and two other faculty members who are moving on. As I’ve said before: I always feel a bit awkward as the “guest … Continue reading
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