Dave
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The Little Rascal
Two years ago today, the Complimentary Spouse and I adopted Linus from a shelter in Ruskin. You might recall my post last year about the day we adopted him. Over the past year, the little rascal has become even more endearing. We love all his quirks. Well, not all. We…
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The Four Questions Don’t Need Nothin’ but a Good Time
What is Dave wearing today? Dave is wearing jeans and a blue polo shirt. What is making Dave happy today? Today is the two-year anniversary of adopting Linus. What is Dave’s inspirational thought for the day? Dave says people are like cellphones — you can only keep going if you charge yourself back up…
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If You Can’t Love The Four Questions …
What is Dave wearing today? Dave is wearing gray sweatpants and a pink sweater. What is making Dave happy today? Dave had IKEA meatballs for lunch. What is Dave’s inspirational thought for the day? Dave directs your attention to the following quote, which popped up on his meditation app today.…
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The Four Questions Wolfed Their Teamster Subs for You!
What is Dave wearing today? Dave is wearing a 17-year-old Wellington Rugby T-shirt. Let’s go, Lions! What is making Dave happy today? Dave and the Complimentary Spouse stayed home all day to avoid the Gasparilla crowds. For dinner, they ate homemade picadillo and Cuban bread from La Segunda. What is Dave’s inspirational thought…
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How I Feel About Stoicism
I recently finished Ryan Holiday’s “The Obstacle Is the Way,” a very popular self-help book about modern stoicism, and I’m scratching my head. It’s a good book — I highlighted many passages that seemed written expressly for me — but I disagree with the premise. The author seems to say that…
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A Cheesesteak Is a Hug in Sandwich Form
When our MLK weekend plans fell through, the Complimentary Spouse and I called an audible and booked a last-minute trip to Philadelphia. Not only would it give us a chance to catch up with good friends, but also the opportunity to scarf down as many cheesesteaks as possible in 48…
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The Four Questions Vant to Suck Your Blood
What is Dave wearing today? Would you believe Dave is wearing a polo shirt and shorts? He’s getting pretty predictable. What is making Dave happy today? Dave and the Complimentary Spouse started watching “What We Do in the Shadows” tonight. Dave saw the original movie (set in Wellington) several years ago with…
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The Four Questions Are Rated T for Teen
What is Dave wearing today? Dave is lounging around the house in a black polo shirt and white mesh shorts. What is making Dave happy today? Dave is starting to feel better after a few days of mild Covid symptoms. What is Dave’s inspirational thought for the day? Dave says…
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I’m Not Just Sure. I’m Covid Positive!
There hasn’t been much activity here on The Daily Dave recently because I am the newest member of — drumroll, please — the Covid Breakthrough Case Club. Despite two vaccine shots and a booster, I tested positive for Covid on Wednesday afternoon. Here are the answers to the questions everyone…
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Yes, The Four Questions Have no Bananas
What is Dave wearing today? Dave is showing team pride with a Bucs polo shirt and Alabama cap. What is making Dave happy today? Dave had an easy day at work. What is Dave’s inspirational thought for the day? Dave says don’t be embarrassed by the things that comfort you.…