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Category Archives: Personal
Liminal Spaces
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Ideas That Changed My Life (12-28-22)
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My Fame Peaked In 2006
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The nihilism of illness (8-16-22)
I’ve had Covid for the past eight days, the first six of which were miserable (about a 7 out of 10 in severity). I had a painfully sore throat and I didn’t want to talk to anyone or to do … Continue reading
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Dearly Beloved
We are gathered here in the sight of God, and in the presence of these witnesses, to join together to create meaning and to reinforce our commitment to our shared hero system which is commended to be honorable among all … Continue reading
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When Your Options In Life Dwindle
There are few things that are as thrilling to me as the open road with no commitments. You give me time and you give me money and I’ll want to drive or fly away. Like a running back, I want … Continue reading
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Ordinary World (4-7-22)
It’s 5:56 pm. I’m on my 2406 step of the day according to my iPhone. It’s 90 degrees. I’m listening to the Audible recording of the 25th anniversary edition of The Making of the Atomic Bomb by Richard Rhodes. Passover … Continue reading
Regrets (1-10-22)
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What Are The Most Common Lies You Tell Yourself?
Mine are: * There’s nothing I can do… * There’s Something Inherently Wrong or Different About Me. * I Would Change, But I Can’t Because Of X. * I Know What I’m Doing. “I am just not good at X.” … Continue reading
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Self-Verification And Self-Flaggellation Theory
I just had a friend ask me when I’m going to stop self-flaggellating. Hmm, I thought, I don’t think I beat myself down anymore. I feel like I have been largely free of this for five years. I think I … Continue reading