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Day 325: Agree
Well, it’s been an exhausting back and forth during this “due diligence” period, with more than a couple of extensions on that two week window. But tonight, all that financial ping pong has come to a close. We have a … Continue reading
Day 324: Near
Well, here we are, in the home stretch. Tomorrow marks the final 40 days of this daily blog. Tonight’s entry is another one of those postings in which I write a few sentences, then delete them, and start all over … Continue reading
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Day 323: Phase
I was going to call this one “moon,” but that was just a little too silly, even for me…. I’ve been reading a chapter tonight in preparation for tomorrow’s class–the author is discussing the pace of life in a digital … Continue reading
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Day 322: Bundle
No, not the cable and the internet…. It was 12 degrees this morning when I went out to the car. The kids’ schools were closed, but not the university, so off I went, bundled up against the cold. Today was … Continue reading
Day 321: Recompose
So I’ve been trying to do a little better with food waste. I’m letting go of that fear of not having enough when it comes to family dinner, which means I’m having fewer leftovers. And the kids, good sports that … Continue reading
Day 320: Commune
When I drove up to Virginia yesterday, I was a little concerned about early morning ice, so I opted to take the I-77 to I-81. Today, on the drive back, I decided to take the more back road path, down … Continue reading
Day 319: Reposition
I think I’ve probably quoted Emerson enough over the past 45 weeks, so I will leave it to you to find the “life only avails” passage on your own–but once again, I find myself reflecting on the wonders of “becoming,” … Continue reading
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Day 318: Absolve
Well, it looks like tonight is going to be another “miss”; I could crank something out, to be sure, but honestly it would be pretty contrived. The truth is: it’s getting late, and I need to be in my car … Continue reading
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Day 317: Consult
I am really not one to run out to the doctor. But I also don’t actively avoid seeking treatment when necessary. So today, after six or seven weeks of elbow pain, I decided I should make an appointment with an … Continue reading
Day 316: Arrange
It’s a Throwback Wednesday–or something like that. Back to making a simple change around the house to use space more intentionally. The cable guy came out to the house today, which meant I had to leave work early to let … Continue reading
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