I visited my parents this weekend. Although he’s in a wheelchair whenever he leaves the house, he looks a lot better than the last time I saw him (after the diagnosis). Although that may be attributable to the fact that he’d just gotten off a plane. After seeing him that time, I had a post [...]

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Two John clones, Boss Me and Slave Boy, materialize in a great and spacious waiting room in John’s subconscious. Boss Me: Front and center, Slave Boy, it’s time for our monthly review of your 2008 goals. Slave Boy: “Slave Boy?” Really, who comes up with these names? Do I have an outfit that goes with [...]

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Every year, I make plans to become this: But actually accomplish little more than this: For 2008, I’ve decided to do something a little different. I’ve decided to a) make all of my goals measurable; and b) to report to you periodically on my progress. Not that you care, but that’s besides the point. This [...]

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you all know the saying, “reach for the stars, but settle for the moon.” i strain for the stars, and when i make it only so far as the moon, i sulk on the dark side, lamenting that the lights have proliferated across the sky and are still so very far away. i list the [...]

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new year’s resolutions: i am constantly making lists of unattainable self-improvement goals, but there is something significant in my mind about the new year. perhaps posting these to mindonfire will empower me in their ultimate attainment. 1. family: i will spend more time with my family this year–more date nights with jana, more walks and [...]

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