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Blog post: Life in a Small Town
Life in a Small Town adventure gratitude life lessons mindfulness past Jun 05, 2026

Several of my friends from other places and other times have found themselves back in the towns where they grew up. Some were gone for decades and returned, pulled back by any number of ill-defined ci...

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Blog post: Real Life
Real Life authenticity change life lessons personality psychology Feb 13, 2026

Who are you, really?

There are actually two parts to the question.

The You: Who You Present to the World

There is a “you” that interacts with the world; that talks to the barista and comforts the chi...

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Blog post: The One Thing
The One Thing existentialism life lessons meaning of life philosophy purpose Dec 13, 2025

What’s really underneath everything.

This essay is different from my usual writing. I’m a couple of weeks away from the end of my 67th year and not feeling inclined to waste time. I’m showing up to do ...

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