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The Perfect Question to Guide You Through Life

As Skyla and I reached the end of the walking trail, I heard it. Jeering and taunting. It sounded like teenage boys. We came up to the blue house on the corner, and I could see I was right. Two teenage boys were standing in the front lawn. An older, heavyset boy was picking up…

Life’s a Beach and Then You Die: Why Accepting Others Is So Hard

It was bound to happen sometime, and now it’s official. Skyla is a murderer. For those of you who follow me on Twitter, you know Skyla has a thing for eating bugs. But now her tastes have evolved to include the neighborhood woodland creatures. Last week, as Skyla and I were heading into our building,…

Link Roundup: Trust Your Instincts

Have you ever had a bad feeling about something but you weren’t sure why? This week Chris and I brought Skyla to a new doggie day care center to check it out. We took a tour, spoke with the manager, and Skyla seemed to enjoy herself. A few days later we returned to drop off…

Link Roundup: Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

There’s a wild and crazy girls’ weekend goin’ on here! Well, not too crazy. Let’s say it’s medium-sized crazy. Chris is away in Chicago for a fantasy football weekend with his guy friends. He’s enjoying his favorite restaurants that aren’t available in San Francisco and talking sports with some friends he hasn’t seen in a…

Link Roundup: Little Actions, Big Results

Hey there! I hope your weekend is off to a smashing start. I’m busy packing my suitcase so I can jet off to Chicago to train my replacement at my old day job. As you may know, I gave my former employer almost 2 months’ notice when I submitted my resignation. My feeling is that…

Why I Love Cold Turkey: The Benefits of Split Decisions

I admit it. I’m a vegan, and I love cold turkey. Say what??? Let me explain… When I was in high school, I grew my hair long enough so I could sit on it. What can I say? I was a weird kid. We might as well drag out the embarrassing high school picture now.…

Life Lessons From the Pacific Northwest

Do you ever have one of those vacations where you come home and feel like you need a vacation from the vacation? Yeah, I just had one of those. Don’t get me wrong—I love going on vacation. But it’s still great to return home to my family and my nice, comfy bed. Two weeks ago,…