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Category Archives: Communication
The Magic of Boundaries
I’d like to talk a bit about boundaries. This subject has been in the back of my mind ever since I read Boundaries by John Townsend and Henry Cloud. While I reviewed it shortly after reading it, my appreciation for … Continue reading
Frequently Asked Questions
Folks who cross my path tend to ask me the same questions repeatedly. I’ve grown tired of answering them, even when they’re simple questions. As such, I decided to make a page of frequently asked questions. Whether by sending someone … Continue reading
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Tagged animals, answers, beard, dog, Frequently Asked Questions, gossip, pets, questions, quiet, Sawyer, talking, work
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Choosing Emotions?
You can’t choose your emotions. Bold statement, I know. Yet I felt compelled to write about this since so many people believe that you can choose how you feel. Here’s my take on this. Even though some see emotions and … Continue reading
Posted in Communication, Getting Along with Each Other, Great Books, Inspirational People, Life Hacks, Personal Freedom, Self-Improvement
Tagged Choosing Emotions?, control, dog, emotions, feelings, freedom, Jonathan Haidt, Letting Go, pain, peace, Sawyer, suppression, The Righteous Mind
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Don’t Bring Me Your Problems as a Matter of Course
Don’t bring me your problems as a matter of course And talk about your woes until your voice becomes hoarse And certainly don’t start complaining away Before you’ve even made sure that I’m feeling okay I don’t want to hear … Continue reading
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2026 Mid-Year Goal Check-in
Since it’s about halfway through 2026, I figured I’d check in to see how my goals for this year are going so far. This always lets me see which ones are on track and which could use some improvement. Here’s … Continue reading
Posted in Adventures, Communication, Getting Along with Each Other, Life Hacks, Personal Freedom, Self-Improvement
Tagged 2026, bully, dog, goals, My Goals for 2026, Sawyer, sleep
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One Man’s Trash
“One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” That’s a pretty well-known saying that shows how differently people can value the same item. Recently, I realized that this is the heart of almost all debates, fights, arguments, and the like about … Continue reading
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Tagged compassion, Disney World, dog, kindness, love, One Man's Trash, Sawyer, stuffed animals, understanding, values
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My Excellent Trip to EPCOT: Part 2
A few weeks ago, I wrote about the first half of my trip to EPCOT in Disney World. Since I just completed the second half of that trip this past weekend, it’s time to recount that experience as well as … Continue reading
Posted in Adventures, Communication, Getting Along with Each Other, Inspirational People, Life Hacks, Personal Freedom, Self-Improvement
Tagged Belle, Daisy Duck, Disney World, dog, EPCOT, Goofy, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, My Excellent Trip to EPCOT: Part 2, Sawyer, Snow White
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Why I Don’t Like Talking About How I Feel
I generally don’t like talking about how I feel. This might sound odd as much of my blog is dedicated to talking about how I feel. While I’m fine doing that here and a few other places, it almost always … Continue reading
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Tagged comfort, dog, emotions, feelings, Letting Go, pain, relationships, Sawyer, sharing, venting, Why I Don’t Like Talking About How I Feel
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Why I Like Writing More Than Speaking
Language is often like a second language to me. I’ve long struggled to articulate what I’m feeling, even to myself. While that has gotten easier over time with practice and lots of emotional work, it is still difficult when I’m … Continue reading
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Tagged dog, effort, grandmother, Sawyer, speaking, tiredness, typing, Why I Like Writing More Than Speaking, writing
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