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    Time Flies When You’re Not Having Fun

    February 28, 2026 / No Comments

    Twelve years ago I wrote about the Year of the Horse. Time flew and I wasn't having fun. I was hopeful in 2014. I'm exhausted in 2026. Here we go again.

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  • Midlife Musings

    You’re the Firestarter, Twisted Firestarter

    June 15, 2020 / No Comments

    I had an epiphany at work today about the different people that I encounter in my life. Catalyzed almost entirely by my CoStar horoscope which is habitually scarily accurate. 

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    Achievement Unlocked: Back to Work and Getting My Shit Together

    April 9, 2019 / No Comments

    I never thought that work would have such an impact on my life. As it turns out, it did have a huge impact, and getting hired has relieved me of the uncertainty that was causing a lot of stress in my life. Not to mention injected a booster shot of confidence in myself and my abilities. Basically I feel like a fucking adult.

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    Reality Dreaming: Sparking the Fires of Motivation Under My Ass

    March 9, 2019 / No Comments

    Some people remember their dreams. Some I remember, some I forget. It depends. If the dream leaves me shaken when I wake up, then I am going to try to remember it. Probably why I keep paper and pen near my bed.

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    Not So Gross Anatomy

    May 18, 2014 / No Comments

    Doing my homework has some unexpected consequences. Color me surprised!

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