I refuse to be content. We’re told to learn contentment, and there is virtue in being content with your situation, or with your lot in life. However, at the same time, I’m not sure that complete …
On This Halloween: Lack of Universal Popularity Isn’t That Scary
I'm not sure how many people honestly like me. I know there are quite a few people who honestly tolerate me, but I'm not entirely sure how many people actually like me. I like to think that Josh loves …
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On My Fresh-ish Start
It's been a crazy few months. It's been non-stop, one thing after another. And not in in the way Miranda's Summer of Awesome was a few years ago. This year, it's been more like a train careening out …
As Long As It’s Not Someone You Know
"Let's say it wasn't my heart. Not me. Just a star you didn't know." This quote is from one of my all-time favorite movies, Stardust. (The movie is based on the book of the same name by one of my …
Life Isn’t Fair. But We Shouldn’t Just Shrug Our Shoulders and Move On
"Life isn't fair." I don't consciously dwell on the vagaries of life very often (even though I'm often working toward a cause), but Sunday's Stanley Cup game made me think about fairness all over …
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Shopping for Religion: Finding a Faith that Fits You
There is a long list of people who are surprised to discover that I'm LDS. Some of these folks include people who grew up with me -- people who figured that I would have moved on by now. It's …
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