Category: Life
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Babymoon
As a last hoorah before life changes forever, we took a short trip to the Monterey Bay area. We stayed a few nights in Caramel-by-the-Sea, a tourist trap whose intended audience has thicker pocketbooks than we do, but it was a load of fun. We walked the beach in t-shirts and bare feet because you…
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Baby Update
Recently, we had our major anatomy ultrasound, and I keep learning new interesting things about babies. It has been a very active 6 weeks since my last update. By which I mean, both we and the baby have been very busy. First, it took a few weeks longer than average for my wife to feel…
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Feel Good TV
After a long day of work, I just want to sit on the couch, relax, and not think. There are a million shows I could watch to keep me entertained and kill time before bed, but I prefer ones that make me feel cozy, positive, and ready to sleep. Three shows in particular top my…
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Weaving Chainmail
My new hobby this year is weaving chainmail. Since childhood I have loved knights and armor. Growing up, I fell in love with renaissance fairs. My mother frequently helped put together some sort of costume-like attire, but intricate cosplay has always been out of reach because of time, a lack of confidence in my own…
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Naming my Baby Boy
Naming a baby is not easy. There are so many things to consider: Is the name too common? Can it be shortened to a cute nickname? Does it have a “y” in it? Does it sound like a dog’s name? Is it too unique? Is it too hippy? Does it have a nice ring to…
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Tarot to Start the Year
There is a lot of misinformation about tarot in the world. I know people who think it can tell the future, and I know others who think the cards are influenced by Satan. But tarot, like so many things in life, only has as much power as people put into it. Shortly before Covid, I…
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New Year’s Reflection
New Year’s is more a time of reflection than resolution for me. It is about considering how I spent my time this year and where I want to focus my energy for the future. I always pick 10 things with varying degrees of required energy. Some of the goals are easier because they are already…
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A Casual Gender Reveal
This is a casual gender reveal to all my extended family and friends to let them know some very exciting news. We’re going to have a boy! We wanted to know early, mostly because we are impatient, but also a little to set ourselves up for success. It does not matter what genitalia our baby…
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Holiday Spirit
Whenever we enter a new season, there are specific things that make me feel festive. During October, that means visiting a Spirit Halloween, even if I do not buy much. During Christmas for many people, that means putting lights on a tree and singing along to Mariah Carey. When I was a kid, if it…
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