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Why I fulfill my dog differently than I used to
It wasn't a purposeful shift—but we've become much less pragmatic. Here's a look back on Scout's fulfillment changes and their causes.
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Haley Young
Farewell February. I wrote a lot this month!
Here's where you can read what I wrote, if that sounds like fun.
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Haley Young
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The best things I've bought lately
“Don’t buy very much. What you do buy? Make sure you enjoy very much.”
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Haley Young
Some things I believe
In no particular order.
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Haley Young
Ways we've gone increasingly feral
Cliché: We moved into a van... and Sean started making his own granola.
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Haley Young
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Carpe noctem: Notes on The Darkness Manifesto by Johan Eklöf
"Henceforth if you want me after sunset you will only find me by candlelight." ★5
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Haley Young
Judging without judging
On the messiness of making different choices from each other (and talking about the reasons why)
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Haley Young
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What's the value of a fox-kit moon?
My sense of wonder is a salve for the sacrifices’ sting—and I would trade even more for moments like this.
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Haley Young
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All in favor of permanent standard time
Why do so many of us miss the benefits of morning sunlight?
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Haley Young
Noah Kahan at Alpine Valley Music Theatre, take two
Just want to remember (everywhere) everything about this
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Haley Young
Financial transparency: How much we spend on our dog
Categorized and organized by specific year, with an overall average
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Haley Young
“Maximize your memories per dollar”
Buying less, being present, and living in a small space
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Haley Young
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