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Chicken Nuggets and Chopsticks
A packed sushi restaurant. Valentine’s Day. Raw tuna, delicate nigiri, centuries of culinary precision, and across the room, chicken nuggets and crinkle fries eaten with chopsticks. One table leaned into the unfamiliar. The other brought ketchup. A meditation on taste, exposure, and what we choose to model. Continue reading
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Uninvited commentary
Some people pause before they speak. Others provide live commentary on dishwashers, driving routes, and life decisions nobody asked to have analyzed. This reflection on being relentlessly talkative explores the fine line between engagement and overparticipation, and the humbling realization that silence occasionally earns more respect. Continue reading
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Shredded Socks and Olympic Dreams
From shredded childhood socks masquerading as Olympic skates to watching Milan host the world, this reflection blends humor, nostalgia, and cultural pride. It explores athletic ambition, global unity, and how travel can quietly reshape identity, all viewed from the comfort of a couch that once doubled as training equipment. Continue reading
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Freaking Unreliable Dirt-Loving Squirrel
Punxsutawney Phil says six more weeks of winter, but his track record says otherwise. A snarky rant about unreliable rodents, boots I love, sweaters I avoid, and why cold without snow feels like a personal insult. Continue reading
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Hell Hath No Fury Like a Demon With a Desk Job
This blog post draws modern parallels to C.S. Lewis’s book The Screwtape Letters. I explore how subtle temptations, such as distraction, division, and putting on a moral show, are just as present today as they were in 1942. It examines how spiritual numbness thrives in the noise of 2025, and how awareness might be our… Continue reading
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Everything Is Fine, and Other Lies I Tell Myself
In a world overwhelmed by conflict, crisis, and chaos, I explore how to remain human without losing my composure. It’s not about fixing everything; it’s about refusing to go numb. Raw, reflective, and honest, it’s a reminder that showing up, even weary, is still an act of hope. Continue reading
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I reflect on the importance of resilience, adaptability, and the power of saying ‘no.’ Growing up in a strict household shaped my perspective on authority and values. Now, I strive to teach my children balance – how to hold firm in their beliefs while embracing dialogue, growth, and the grace of disagreement. Continue reading
The Creative Quill 