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Valentine’s Day always comes with a bit of pressure, doesn’t it? Fancy dinners, grand gestures, the whole romantic holiday thing. But for my wife and I, we’ve found our own little tradition that’s a perfect mix of nostalgia, fun, and, a lot of angsty music from our youth. My parents were amazing and stepped up
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We are all creatures of individual habit. Each of us has our own methods of organization, little routines, and specific ways we like to do things. So when you’re sharing a space with someone else, even your best intentions can lead to unexpected outcomes. It’s always best to follow up after tidying a space. Take
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Go with me on this one. Read it in David Attenborough’s voice: As the golden rays of the sun stretch across the southern landscape, the great thaw begins. The long months of winter, where humans have huddled in their dens, wrapped in layers of protective fabric, are coming to an end. Slowly, cautiously, they emerge
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I’ve had a temporary crown for a little over a year. No I haven’t been king regent for a small nation, I’ve just had a broken tooth. Temporary crowns aren’t supposed to be in that long. Usually they are replaced as soon as the actual crown comes in. I however kept delaying the date. I
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Starting is always the hardest part. The most renowned books of all time start with impactful words. “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” “It was a dark and stormy night” “Call me, Ishmael” Words that throw a hook (or harpoon for the last quote) and reel the reader in,
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What is it about cardboard? Kids of every age know that a simple piece of cardboard can open a million doors to the imagination. A cardboard tube becomes a sword or a lightsaber. A box transforms into a race car. Flattened pieces leaned against one another become a tent. With imaginations swimming in untold possibilities,
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The other day, I wrote about awaiting a snowstorm here in Charleston, South Carolina—a rare event in this normally sunny city. Well, the storm came, and while it only dropped a few inches of snow, that’s enough to shut everything down here for a couple of days. The last time Charleston even had snow was
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It’s only Tuesday, and this week has already been packed with all sorts of events. New president, A National Holiday, Big Football games, and I’m writing this post waiting for a snowstorm to hit my normally sunny southern town. An occurrence that seems to mirror the unusual juxtaposition of everything lately. The national championship game
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Can you share a positive example of where you’ve felt loved? Today’s prompt popped up in my notifications, and it couldn’t have been more serendipitous. There are moments in life when we’re called to be there for others. To be their source of comfort in times of hardship or to celebrate achievements. I know I’ve
A funny thing happened on the way to the book 