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Hummingbird hovering beside a red backyard feeder while feeding.

More Things Seem to Qualify

August 22, 2026 No Comments

Somewhere along the way, the things that bring me joy began to change. These days, a few hummingbirds fighting over the backyard feeders qualify as a pretty good way to spend some time.

New Year’s Reflection: The Pressure Cooker and the Clean Year

January 1, 2026 No Comments

New Year’s can quietly turn into a pressure cooker. A reflection on the “clean year” myth, happiness as a checklist, and choosing small returns back to what’s real instead of more pressure.