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Day 161: Commemorate

Posted on June 11, 2014 by joshdaddy

Today an old friend of mine stopped by to visit. He used to live in Atlanta and moved up to Massachusetts about two years ago. It’s been a few years since we’ve seen each other, and I was glad to … Continue reading →

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Day 159: Trim

Posted on June 9, 2014 by joshdaddy

I’ve been thinking about “the wind” today…. There’s a passage in Emerson’s “Self-Reliance” where he draws upon a metaphor from sailing: The voyage of the best ship is a zigzag line of a hundred tacks. See the line from a … Continue reading →

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Day 156: Take

Posted on June 6, 2014 by joshdaddy

Someone posted this flyer at our gym. No explanations, no ulterior motives–just a flyer instructing you (me!) to “take what you need.” Not only did the flyer make me smile, but it also made me think. First–it made me realize … Continue reading →

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Day 155: Drill

Posted on June 5, 2014 by joshdaddy

It’s pretty easy to be fully in the moment and brimming with mindfulness while sitting on a hilltop, watching a sunset, but what about in the dentist’s office having a tooth filled? I had a dentist’s appointment today–the second of … Continue reading →

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Day 153: Learn

Posted on June 3, 2014 by joshdaddy

So today The Pods arrived, which was a bit of a surprise, since I had arranged for only one pod to arrive today. The woman driving the truck checked her paperwork, then looked up at me quizzically. “You only wanted … Continue reading →

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Day 148: Compromise

Posted on May 28, 2014 by joshdaddy

My youngest stayed overnight at a friend’s house last night, and then was gone most of the day as well. When she and her mother finally got home this evening, I had already been at work in her bedroom for … Continue reading →

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Day 143: Rank

Posted on May 23, 2014 by joshdaddy

I’ve taken the time, now and then, to reflect on what I’ve written on this blog, and what sorts of patterns or themes I can see emerging. I thought it might be time to do that again, only this time, … Continue reading →

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Day 121: Remember

Posted on May 1, 2014 by joshdaddy

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 →

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Day 120: Talk

Posted on May 1, 2014 by joshdaddy

For someone who makes a living playing with words, I am amazed at how poorly I can communicate sometimes. Perhaps it’s not too surprising that I have the hardest time communicating effectively with the people who are closest to me … Continue reading →

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Day 116: Reassure

Posted on April 26, 2014 by joshdaddy

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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