Category: Stories
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Hand foot and mouth, stomach bugs, and flu like symptoms.
It’s been one of those weeks. One of those weeks where everyone in the Hair house (except for me… so far… fingers crossed… praise Jesus) has gotten sick. Normally, for us, illness makes it’s rounds sequentially and consistently. I mean to say that if the littlest brings home a stomach bug, 2 days later the…
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The Trouble with Standing
Think back to the last time you learned a new skill. Better yet, think about the last time you learned a new skill that involved physical pain as a consequence of failure. For me, this was when I decided to join a Cross-fit group. One wayward swing of a kettlebell can result in a quick trip…
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Baked Goods and Heart Conditions
A few years ago Ashley and I went to Hawaii with her family. Her sister lives in Australia so Hawaii is actually pretty close to halfway between here and there. We stayed in an amazing hotel called the Turtle Bay Resort. It was beautiful. Our rooms overlooked the ocean, you could surf or paddleboard right…
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Everyone’s an Expert
Whenever you tell people you’re taking a trip to a destination they have visited their response is typically, “You have to go to _______, it’s the best!” It is typically said with extreme excitement as if that individual holds the secret to the success of your trip. It’s the one thing that you simply must…
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The Broadway Experience
Nothing screams, “I’m a tourist who has no respect for tradition!” like wearing cargo shorts and flipflops with socks to a Broadway show. There’s a pageantry on Broadway that inspires wonder and anticipation. The history and level of excellence is something that should be respected and honored. To make a long rant short, if you’re…
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Head Down and Keep Moving Forward
If I asked you to tell me what you think New York City is like, whether you have been there or not, you are probably going to say something like, “abuzz,” or “busy.” You may even say, “full of life,” or “way too crowded,” depending on the condition of your heart, but that is a…
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Tourist Traps and Chain Restaurants
As a people, we are protective of our hometowns. We all know the secret spot for the best food. We know where to go to really understand the history. And we know where to go for the best “moonlit stroll on the beach.” We pride ourselves on “Locals only” spots and town secrets that you…
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The downfall of self-containment
I once made a list of nouns to describe who I am. I ended that list by referring to myself as, “writer of a never-ending list that is my life story.” But one day I realized that my life is more than a list of nouns. It is more than a collection of descriptive words…
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