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Processing Christmas
Joy requires hard work and waiting, and in unpredictable proportions.
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The Work Is the Work
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Scrooge, in Context
There's more to Scrooge's transformation than you think.
Dec 7, 2025
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Song and Not Song
On why I can't bring myself to sing in church.
Nov 18, 2025
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Giants
A lesson in the vulnerability of power.
Oct 7, 2025
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Tree/Trees
Rate of change makes all the difference.
Sep 16, 2025
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The Dork
Make your younger self proud.
Sep 10, 2025
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Lost Season
To demand that every tragedy be transformed into victory is to tell a dishonest story.
Aug 25, 2025
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Phases
Empty hands are full of potential.
Aug 12, 2025
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