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I Don’t Do Boxes

person wearing white socks on brown cardboard box

I recently watched a child climb into a box, snug and tight, smiling with glee. I’ve seen that many times. What is it with children and boxes? I remember my own childhood experience—feeling warmth and security, tucked into a box.…

I Feel Giddy

a woman in black leggings dancing on the street

I just have to ask… Is it tacky to repeat praise you’ve received from people? It feels like it is. I mean, we’ve been taught to not brag, right? Rather we should be modest, be humble. But does that mean…

A Change of Perception, Please

an artist s illustration of artificial intelligence ai this image represents the concept of artificial general intelligence agi it was created by domhnall malone as part of the visua

This week I was thinking about going to one of our favorite restaurants – it’s soooo far away. To get there we have to drive down the hill, over the bridge and across the river. We have to leave Washington…

It’s About Relationships

photo of people near wooden table

I’m thinking about relationships. People I have known. Some for many years, some for only a short while. I began thinking about them when someone I know retired this week and in her farewell message she reminded us that our…