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nature 8.23
A little nature appreciation – I have been very down with reading so much about child trafficking. So the other day I took some dumb (but also not dumb) pics of nature. Enjoy with me if you’d like. I am currently reading Child Catchers by Kathryn Joyce The Two Towers by JRR Tolkien I have…
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books on child trafficking
Reading and talking about child trafficking has had a huge impact on my emotional health recently. I have felt an intense amount of sadness and anger in these past few weeks. And feelings of hopelessness and guilt in not knowing what to do next. Personally, I was always very wary of donating money to charities…
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8.20 sunday musings
I was coming into this post feeling as if I had nothing to say for today. Which is okay, when I have nothing to write. Or is it? Is that the kind of value that I want to uphold? Any kind of success is not going to come from zero production. I don’t want to…
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currently reading and listening
A late Tolkien Tuesday, as I’m currently reading The Two Towers. …well, I’m reading Two Towers at night and reading Meat Eater by Steve Rinella during the day. I’m aiming to finish at least these two for the remainder of the month. My optimistic August reading goals include two other books about child trafficking. I…
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once we were wolves
Once We Were Wolves – A movie by Cameron Hanes https://youtu.be/TRPYDZmFkss Cam Hanes’ beautiful tribute to his best friend, Roy Roth, who passed away in 2015 due to a horrible hunting accident. I found the movie actually very meditative, aside from Cam’s sorrow from losing a friend. A good reintroduction of the hunting world for…
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july 2023 reading wrap-up
📚July Wrap-up📚 What an insane month. An abrupt ending of one part of my life and a total lifestyle change for me. I wouldn’t have it any other way – this new lifestyle is already providing me with new experiences, skills, and knowledge that I wouldn’t have gained before. In addition to all of these…
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the nine lives of pakistan by Declan Walsh
The Nine Lives of Pakistan – DNF with Quick Thoughts I appreciate Walsh’s form of storytelling and his discussion of the state of Pakistan. I felt that this would be more appreciated by Walsh’s longtime readers and those who have a greater understanding of Pakistan’s history. I may revisit this when I’ve studied Pakistan more…
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Sunday musings
Picture (and musings I guess) inspired by the popular bookstagram hashtag “shelfiesunday” feat. one of this morning’s coffees and a very disorganized bookshelf from moving. I am very excited to move books around and have a little change of scenery on my shelves. I’m not entirely sure how I’ll organize yet, but I’m sure when…
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reading outside
I’ve seen recently that Blue Mind by Wallace J. Nichols discusses that seeing water is proven to provide health benefits. And it has been one of my goals for the past couple of years (since quitting my last office job) to be outside as much as possible. These last few days of spending more time…
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monday motivation 7.24.23
Let’s kick life’s ass this week. As Cam Hanes says, “No one cares. Work harder.” Push yourself past your limits. You’ll do things that you would’ve never imagined. If you’re feeling any Monday blues, drink some coffee, take a breath, and get to work. Read on.
