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Why I Write

“Frankly my dear, I don’t give a…” Such honesty may hurt but it does provide closure and direction. Writing is where I figure things out, notice the gaps, and start to fill them in. There may be peace in silence, but a lot of mischief gets made in not speaking…

Writing

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Why I Write
Why I Write
Writing

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Feb 14

When the Only Path is Forward

A bit of doggerel for a dog day.

Humor

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When the Only Path is Forward
When the Only Path is Forward
Humor

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Jan 13

Friday’s Reflection

Everything has its place. Challenge, where we choose our character and act inside of it. Reward, where we enjoy, recuperate, and regain perspective. Work, wherein we earn our support and are perfected. Play, where we find our partners and playmates. Sharing, wherein we exercise Charity. Receiving, where we learn humility…

Personal Development

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Friday’s Reflection
Friday’s Reflection
Personal Development

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Jan 4

Four Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me When I Was Fifteen

Once upon a time, I was a music educator. I‘d played the (french) horn for years and even made a living at it for a while. We have several young brass players in our church congregation. We were invited to provide ambient music for Christmas Sunday. It was my first…

Wisdom

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Four Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me When I Was Fifteen
Four Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me When I Was Fifteen
Wisdom

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Jan 3

2023 and some thoughts about Freedom

January 3, 2023: The “work year” starts today for most of us since yesterday was counted as “New Years — observed.” I’m starting a new assignment at work today and started early to clean up messes from the past and to set some new thinking in place. Here is a…

Resolutions

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2023 and some thoughts about Freedom
2023 and some thoughts about Freedom
Resolutions

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Aug 23, 2022

Oyster or Pebble? A Parable

Which one are you? “A natural pearl (often called an Oriental pearl) forms when an irritant works its way into a particular species of oyster, mussel, or clam. As a defense mechanism, the mollusk secretes a fluid to coat the irritant. Layer upon layer of this coating is deposited on…

Mindset

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Oyster or Pebble? A Parable
Oyster or Pebble? A Parable
Mindset

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Aug 18, 2022

Borrowing Confidence — A Key to Action

Many people avoid doing new things because they lack confidence. They’re in a rut. Remember: “A rut is just a grave with the ends kicked out.”

Behavior Change

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Borrowing Confidence — A Key to Action
Borrowing Confidence — A Key to Action
Behavior Change

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Aug 15, 2022

Two Guys, at the End of a Day

Reporting to God Scene One — a man, talking to God at the end of a day: (kneeling bedside) “Heavenly Father, I wish to thank thee for a most agreeable day. I rested, read my scriptures, and did not bother anyone. I really enjoyed eating my burger and fries and…

Faith

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Two Guys, at the End of a Day
Two Guys, at the End of a Day
Faith

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Aug 14, 2022

Fear and Doubt Will Kill You — Just Say “No”

Fear and Doubt will throw a monsoon on any flicker of hope I have adopted a new habit in my old age. I now say “no.” I’m sure hundreds of studies show how our cortisol levels shoot up and our dopamine drops out of sight when we start worrying. …

Behavior Change

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Fear and Doubt Will Kill You — Just Say “No”
Fear and Doubt Will Kill You — Just Say “No”
Behavior Change

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Aug 12, 2022

Are You Loved and Don’t Know?

There are many ways to say, “I love you.” It’s possible to be well-loved by many and not know it. That happens when we have only one love language and we require other people to speak it. There is another way… In a past relationship, we had a custom that…

Love

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Are You Loved and Don’t Know?
Are You Loved and Don’t Know?
Love

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DJChristensen

DJChristensen

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I write short stories designed to clarify life and make it more enjoyable.

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