Monthly Archives: July 2025

My Big Reset

Posted on July 30, 2025 by admin

In Toy Story 3, Buzz Lightyear gets reset to demo mode. This makes him forget his friends, causes him to speak and act as he did for most of the first Toy Story movie, and makes him subservient to the … Continue reading →

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A Magical Trip to the Magic Kingdom

Posted on July 23, 2025 by admin

I spent the first two days of Independence Day weekend this year having an incredible time at the Magic Kingdom in Disney World. I’ve got a lot to say about it, so here’s an overview of my trip. On July … Continue reading →

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Transactions and Relationships

Posted on July 16, 2025 by admin

Much as I hate to admit it, I find transactional relationships much easier and less stressful than non-transactional relationships. Here’s what I mean. By “transactional,” I mean relationships that are mostly or even exclusively based on what one or both … Continue reading →

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2 Mice, 2 Ducks, and a Dog

Posted on July 9, 2025 by admin

I got back early Sunday morning from a trip to the Magic Kingdom in Disney World. While it was amazing, there were some painful times that I’d rather not discuss (aside from saying that I cried in a bathroom stall … Continue reading →

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The Life I’ll Never Know

Posted on July 2, 2025 by admin

My maternal grandparents lived a wonderful life together. After getting married shortly out of high school, they raised two kids, moved around some before settling into their final home in rural Ocala, and managed to retire after many years of … Continue reading →

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