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Rules And Commitments
It’s taken me far too long, but I’m happy to have finally added in pages covering rules and commitments. The rules are simply the framework of a healthy, welcoming community. I’ve gone over them numerous times to make sure they aren’t stifling, while still covering any trolling or other malicious conduct. The commitments are my…
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Strawberry Chicken
I’ve noticed that sometimes, gardening is a bit like a game of chicken. You know the kind. Two people in cars barrel towards each other, or perhaps towards a cliff. Whoever hits the breaks first is the “chicken”. If they both fly off the cliff or end up in a fiery explosion, apparently they both…
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Being Non-Judgemental Is Essential To Really Connecting With Someone
Imagine that you’re talking with someone, and you really get the sense that they’re judging you. That they’re looking down on you. How would that make you feel? Defensive? If nothing else, you’re not likely to be very open to sharing anything with the person. That’s exactly how other people can feel if they think…
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The Overpowered POTUS
In mere days, the United States will vote once again to elect a president to a four year term. The race is effectively a dead heat and could go either way. No matter which candidate we elect, they will inherit what’s arguably the most powerful office in the world. I would make the argument that…
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We Need Tuneups Too
If you own a car, you know how it goes. It starts making loud noises, will barely start, or flat out breaks down, and you take it the mechanic. They fix it, hit you with a massive bill, and you’re back to driving. However, if you’re really taking care of your car, you also take…
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In Praise of the Smartwatch
Several months ago, I decided to get a smartwatch. So far, I’ve been astonished by how much benefit I’m getting from it. It started out mostly as a simple curiosity about my heart rate. I had purchased a secondhand exercise bike, one of the spinning types. I got a good deal on it, but it…
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Jesus and The Children
One of the most iconic scenes in the Gospels lies in Mark 10 where Jesus is finishing up a sermon on divorce, and children approach. Jesus’s disciples try to turn them away (…sigh…), but Jesus rebukes them and says this: “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom…
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Saved By Big City Greens
One of my car’s tires was completely shot, with the other 3 looking pretty bad too, so I ended up getting them replaced this morning. I found myself sitting in the lounge with plenty of time on my hands. There was a TV on. I don’t know what channel, but it was showing one of…
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Susanna and Reputation vs. Honor
Reputation is a funny thing. If you think about it, while we refer to it as “one’s reputation”, it doesn’t really belong to anyone. It’s not really an aspect of oneself, so much as society’s view of them. A person can indirectly influence it, of course. There’s no shortage of examples of people ruining their…
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Where Have I Been?
I’ve actually been busy with a bunch of stuff, including family issues, and got away from the blog. However, despite being as busy as ever, I’m recommitting myself to the blog, coming back at it even harder than before. It’s a funny thing. If you let yourself get away from something, the longer you stay…