archives: personal philosophy

Someday Syndrome & the System of I-Can’ts

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Or why I left my five year old standing in a raging river crying.  More »

On the Front Porch With A Gun, Waiting for the Black People to Come

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Did you assume something from my title? Let me tell you why you shouldn’t.  More »

Diving Deeply Into the Joy Of Deliberate Living

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Do you choose your life or does your life choose you? This question, asked in an article by Audrey Scott and Daniel Noll, prompts us all to wake up an  More »

Why is it so Difficult to Find Happiness and Balance?

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Learning how to find balance is one of our greatest challenges, whether we're on the road or settled down.   More »

Photo Essay: Busy Twitter Parents Share Hints, Tips & Tricks To Find Balance In Life

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So many things keep us occupied these days. Work. Family. Friends. Your own goals and projects, and let's not forget the ever elusive finding time to   More »

A Letter to Fourth Place

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The triumphs and downfalls of being fourth place.   More »

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