Sometimes I sing the Thomas the Tank Engine song to myself: We're busy so busy, So many things to do, Huffing and puffing, It's work the whole day through, Pick up workmen from the Docks, 'Where's that toolkit?' 'Where's that box?' Just keep working … [Continue reading] about Busy, so busy…
To My Wife, on Our Eighth Non-iversary
Eight years ago, we were together in Charleston We saw a terrible movie, and ate riblets that tasted like sawdust There was disappointment in our hearts and arcade guns in our hands Surely, the heartbreak of vows delayed would never be overcome It … [Continue reading] about To My Wife, on Our Eighth Non-iversary
Productivity…
About a month ago, I read this post from Leo Baubata. He says in part: There are a ton of people who read self-improvement blogs and books, but never put them into action. They engage in what’s sometimes called “self-improvement porn”. I’ve done this … [Continue reading] about Productivity…
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Sabrina Fairchild and Linus Larabee, taking pictures of the cottage at Martha's Vineyard: Sabrina: Do you want a view from the house? Linus: Sure. Sabrina: Which one? Linus: All of them. Sabrina: More isn't always better, Linus. Sometimes it's … [Continue reading] about More
Turnabout is Fair Play… except for when it's not
We were playing Monkey Ball. Monkey Ball 2, the target game in particular. When I say we, I mean Rebecca, Luke and I. It was the end of our session, and we were wrapping up. Rebecca's monkey fell off the side of the launch ramp. I made fun of her and … [Continue reading] about Turnabout is Fair Play… except for when it's not