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Her Name Is The Four Questions and She Dances on the Sand
What is Dave wearing today?Ā Dave is wearing a U.S. Menās National Soccer Team T-shirt. He was wearing a green polo shirt earlier, but he spilled oatmeal on it. What a schlemiel! What is making Dave happy today?Ā Dave had some of a Wawa pretzel on his way to the ophthalmologist today.…
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Mary Lou Retina
As the ophthalmologist was preparing me for photocoagulation this afternoon, it took every ounce of restraint in my body to not turn to him and say, āDo you expect me to talk?ā Thatās because, until today, my only knowledge of laser surgery came from this scene: It turns out that…
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There’s No Crying in The Four Questions
What is Dave wearing today?Ā Dave wishes he were dressed as joyfully as JoJo Siwa, but heās just wearing a polo shirt and shorts as usual. What is making Dave happy today?Ā Dave was very happy to see Michaela JaĆ© Rodriguez named the Advocateās Person of the Year. She deserves all the…
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Bird Lines
Our neighborhood has looked a bit Hitchcockian since the weather got cool. Large flocks of birds have taken up residence on power lines all over South Tampa. It looks a bit menacing, doesnāt it? I assure you thereās nothing to worry about unless you believe in omens or donāt like…
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To Boldly Go Where The Four Questions Have Gone Before
What is Dave wearing today?Ā Dave is wearing a new Lightning T-shirt and a pair of shorts. Itās a bit warmer today than it was yesterday. What is making Dave happy today?Ā Dave got some chores done early and now heās watching āStar Trek: Lower Decksā while writing The Four Questions. A…
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Here Comes the Sun (an Hour Earlier Than Yesterday)
Daylight Saving Time1 kicked in yesterday, and lots of people seem upset. I’m not one of them. I time my runs with the sunrise, and an earlier start means I won’t be late for work. Ergo, I won’t have to give up sights like this ā the blue hour from…
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Take The Four Questions Down to the Paradise City
What is Dave wearing today?Ā Dave is dressed for comfort today1 in a T-shirt, sweatshirt, shorts, and white socks. What is making Dave happy today?Ā Dave took a short nap after lunch.Ā What is Daveās inspirational thought for the day?Ā Dave says taking care of yourself is good for others. Did Dave make…
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Somebody Alert Ed McMahon
Is there anything more fun than pretending youāve misheard your other half?1 I do this all the time with the Complimentary Spouse, and he seems to enjoy it. In fact, heās a good sport and goes along with it. I pretend to mishear him anywhere and anytime I want āĀ even…
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The Four Questions Always Go for It on Fourth Down
What is Dave wearing today? Itās 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 hasnāt 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 Iām willing to bet for many others, because the two concepts seem to have disparate objectives. First, some definitions. Radical acceptance is the ability to…