Thinking about what fits. And what doesn’t.
Being a unique person who doesn’t quite fit in well can be a beautiful thing. But there’s another way to think about fit–what fits in your life and what doesn’t.
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An Absolutely Random Post About People I Like
I like people.
In my twenties and younger, that wasn’t so much the case. But as with all things, my opinion of and affection for my fellow man is being renewed.
In practical application, that renewal looks a lot more like a fractal than a straight line running from “all people suck” to “I have effectively become [...]
Sorry. Bob, Jillian and Ty aren’t coming
The idea that some television show will pluck you out of obscurity and fix the problems in your home, your waistline, and your career is understandably attractive. But when it comes to the problems in your life, dreaming of rescue isn’t going to get you any closer to resolution.
The view from the other side.
This morning, my commute was interrupted by a man who was considering jumping off a bridge.
I would like to be able to say that I don’t understand that.
The truth is, I understand it all too well.
There is a point at which you have passed your own personal pain threshold, and the hits just keep on [...]
Birds, Bees, Bibles and 12 Year Old Boys
My son is moving into that phase where he’s going to be making more serious choices. I worry I haven’t done enough to give him what he needs to fashion a reasonably mature adult out of himself. Because quite frankly? It’s been way too recently that I figured out how to do that myself.
