November 2021
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Somebody Alert Ed McMahon
Is there anything more fun than pretending you’ve misheard your other half?1 I do this all the time with the Complimentary Spouse, and he seems to enjoy it. In fact, he’s a good sport and goes along with it. I pretend to mishear him anywhere and anytime I want — even…
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The Four Questions Always Go for It on Fourth Down
What is Dave wearing today? It’s game day, so Dave is wearing all Alabama stuff, including Alabama socks. Jealous? What is making Dave happy today? Dave has been nursing the Complimentary Spouse back to health. Britt says he has food poisoning, but Dave hasn’t ruled out the possibility of a…
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Acceptance, Change, and Me
I have been thinking lately about how difficult it is to balance radical acceptance and self-growth. It has always been a challenge for me, and I’m willing to bet for many others, because the two concepts seem to have disparate objectives. First, some definitions. Radical acceptance is the ability to…
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Do You Hear The Four Questions, Fernando?
What is Dave wearing today? Dave is wearing a pink polo shirt with toucans on it. Or are they parrots? Dave doesn’t know from birds. Let’s ask James Bond. What is making Dave happy today? Dave took care of a few things he had been putting off. What is Dave’s inspirational thought…
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Frankly, My Dear …
Dear Hollywood, Please stop using “from the studio that brought you …” as a selling point when you promote new movies. It’s disingenuous. It’s ludicrous. It’s like EMI telling people they’ll enjoy Iron Maiden’s “Dance of Death” because it comes from the same label as the Beatles’ “St. Pepper’s Lonely…
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Cults, Myths, and Conspiracies
On Tuesday, hundreds of Qanon supporters turned out in Dallas1, believing that John F. Kennedy Jr. would return from the dead and dance the batusi with Steve Buscemi.2 Spoiler alert: JFK Jr. didn’t show up. But the bigger picture is worrying. I’m not the first person to realize that, for…
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The Four Questions Want a Girl With a Short Skirt and a Long Jacket
What is Dave wearing today? Dave is wearing a red polo shirt, gray shorts, and a pair of sneakers. What is one thing that’s making Dave happy today? Dave had a good conversation with a colleague today. What is Dave’s inspirational thought for the day? Dave heard this today: “Gratitude is a superpower.”…
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Meditation Observations
Today is the 500th day in a row that I’ve meditated. To celebrate, I’d like to share five hundred things I’ve learned: There are infinite ways to meditate: I like guided mindfulness meditation, but there’s no end of things to try if you’re interested. It’s always useful, even when it…
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Leave It to The Four Questions
What is Dave wearing today? Dave is wearing a teal polo shirt. What is one thing that’s making Dave happy today? Dave took a little nap after his visit to the ophthalmologist. What is Dave’s inspirational thought for the day? Dave came across this quote by Heraclitus: “No man ever…
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The Four Questions Gave Good Face
What is Dave wearing today? Dave is wearing a green polo shirt and shorts. Earlier today, he wore a brown hoodie because it was a bit chilly out. What is one thing that’s making Dave happy today? The Complimentary Spouse made Dave pot roast for dinner. What is Dave’s inspirational thought for…