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Day 141: Sip
There are certainly going to be a few things that I will miss when we move out of the Atlanta area in a few weeks. One of those things will be my easy access to banh mi sandwiches. Another will … Continue reading
Day 135: Scale
It was pretty late last night by the time I carried in the bags of clothes and boxes of books and the one new bookshelf. I unpacked the books and put them in their new home, but I left the … Continue reading
Day 132: Stack
Tonight I tackled a measly, little bookshelf. Most of what I have on this little, wooden bookshelf are work-related books: scholarship that touches upon my own work in one way, shape or form. Some of these points of contact are … Continue reading
Day 128: Pack
OK, it was just one bag. But still: it’s a start, right? I am heading up to North Carolina in about a week and will be taking care of a few odds and ends while I’m there. My wife and … Continue reading
Day 126: Clear
I tried to clear out the upstairs bathroom closet yesterday, but yielded to my wife’s request to make it an early night. But tonight I am on it. And boy, am I in over my head. This closet is, well, … Continue reading
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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 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 114: De-gamify
Yes, I know that I just made up a word using another made-up word, and that I am not even using that word correctly…. We have two cabinets in our house with stacks of games. This one is in the … Continue reading
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Day 109: Bake
Sometimes as I’m writing these entries, I find myself wondering: how is this making my life simpler? Like now, for instance. It’s well after midnight, and I am waiting for an Easter pie to finish baking. No, not the kind … Continue reading
Day 105: Chip
OK, I have made one previous minor attempt to chip away at my books. Today is another small step in that direction. I suppose it should be no surprise, given my profession, that I would have the hardest time shedding … Continue reading
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