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  • Every Day Is a Winding Road

    It starts out well. A clear path ahead, sunlight spilling softly across it. But as you walk a little farther, you begin to encounter muddy stretches, scattered rocks, potholes, and mountains to climb. The road I’m on is long, rough,… Continue reading

    Every Day Is a Winding Road
  • Not a Single Soul

    Who is the most famous or infamous person you have ever met? I don’t recall ever meeting anyone famous or infamous—or at least, not that I know of. That is taken two ways. I either do a great job keeping… Continue reading

    Not a Single Soul
  • No Pets Fan

    What is good about having a pet? I’m not someone who’s used to being around pets, nor do I want to have them. I believe it’s not a decision to be made lightly or emotionally, but rather with rationality, intelligence,… Continue reading

    No Pets Fan
  • Essential Household Appliance

    Name the most expensive personal item you’ve ever purchased (not your home or car). After the house and the car, the next item in the list should be the fridge. In my case, it is. Continue reading

    Essential Household Appliance
  • My Favorite Mixes

    What podcasts are you listening to? My thing is Electronic Music, Trance and Progressive. Here’s a list of my favorite podcasts: Have Fun! Continue reading

    My Favorite Mixes
  • Scale and Precision

    What was your favorite subject in school? Technical Drawing. I loved that topic. So much so that I didn’t just settle for doing my own assignments—I also did my classmates’ work. Of course, not for free. I wanted to be… Continue reading

    Scale and Precision
  • One Call Away

    How do you manage screen time for yourself? There are 24/7 professions. They don’t follow office hours and must be available at all times, in all places. Doctors, nurses, police officers, and firefighters are clear examples of such vocations. Those… Continue reading

    One Call Away
  • I Have Enough Time Already

    Do you need time? We often say time heals all wounds, but it’s really what we do with time that brings healing. Time is our best asset. We have the blessing of a whole brand new day each morning. Don’t… Continue reading

    I Have Enough Time Already
  • Stronger, Wiser and More Loving

    What will your life be like in three years? Personally, these past three years have been the most transformative of my life—physically, mentally, and emotionally. I feel like I’m in the best moment of my life. I have no intention… Continue reading

    Stronger, Wiser and More Loving
  • Freedom Day

    Invent a holiday! Explain how and why everyone should celebrate. OK, let’s approach this with an open mind. We have holidays to commemorate many things. These include religious observances like Christmas or Easter in the West. We also honor those… Continue reading

    Freedom Day