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The Last Rose Before Winter
And just like that, Sunday’s snowfall disappeared leaving me a yard full of leaves that needed raking. I’d like to tell you that I jumped at the task with the energy and efficiency of a racing engine, but I didn’t. … Continue reading
Finally Crossing Something Off the List
If you came here from yesterday’s late post, were you able to guess what I have accomplished? Either way, I invite you to read on. If you’ve been reading this blog lately, you will know that I have been utilizing … Continue reading
Raking the Leaves
There don’t seem to be enough hours in the day to do all the things I need to do. The chores, the creative endeavours, and work seem to be piling up. I am not losing sleep over it, but there … Continue reading
Posted in autumn, hard work, perfect moment, seasons, time, yardwork
Tagged autumn, chores, leaves, raking, raking leaves, seasons, thinking time, yardwork
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Lament for the Weekend
Where did you go weekend? I so clearly remember finishing work on Friday. I so clearly remember all the plans I had for the weekend. There were things to clean. There were things to organize. I was finally going to … Continue reading
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, commuting, hard work, plans, tasks, work
Tagged chores, drudgery, failure, honey-do-list, looking back, lost weekend, success, tasks, what could have been, wondering
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August 4, 2014: Switching Behaviours
There seems to be no end to chores. There is always something to do. That also means there is something you can put off. I am not talking about something major that can’t be put off. I am talking about … Continue reading
Posted in Aspirations, lifestyle, Perfection, Reflections
Tagged bulb, chores, completion, done, finished, insomnia, light, step, stool, switches, tasks, tools, wrenches
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June 15 2014 With Dad…. the Normal Becomes Much More Perfect Than That
Father’s day comes in many shapes and sizes. When it comes to my family (and specifically my father) those shapes and sizes are large, chaotic and loud. I don’t think he would want it any other way, or that we … Continue reading
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection
Tagged baseball, beer, chaos, chores, Dad, Father's Day, food, golf, loud, multi-task, noise, quiet, whole family, yard work
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