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Bookends
I've been thinking a LOT lately about my life's firsts and lasts—at least, the ones I know about so far. If I dissect my memories and stack them by topic* and time, I can see these very clear thematic bookends. Between them are entire periods
15 minutes, Unstructured
I have only 15 minutes to spare today. One-Five WHOLE minutes that I've dedicated to myself and my thoughts. What can I do with 15 minutes? Well, I suppose I could write a quick blog entry. I struggle a LOT with structure and routine. I grew up
A Full Heart... and Garden
Is it just me or is an afternoon nap on the couch very different from an afternoon nap in bed? A nap on the couch, tucked around pillows and books and all manner of cats and dogs, is practically a recreational activity for me. I save couch naps for when
Mix Tape Time
When grandma went to choir practice, grandpa would tell callers that she couldn't come to the phone because she was "down at the church screaming."