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Growing Marijuana By Accident

Recently, I wrote about growing popcorn in our driveway at our little house in Redondo Beach, California. An accidental spill of kernels turned into a mini-crop of popcorn stalks.  Somehow, those kernels took root in the worst possible dirt. That’s not all we grew at that house by accident: We grew marijuana. I never did drugs, […]

Speed-Reading Audio Books

I love walking through Craig Park.  From my house, it’s about a 3-mile walk, and Daisy (my miniature Schnauzer) and I do it 3-4 times each week.  It’s a chance to get some exercise, clear my head, pray and think. The park is divided into sections.  For a quarter mile or so, I’m surrounded by […]

There’s Something Better Than Goals

Growth 2 kids

I like goals. Because of goals, we accomplish things.  We move out of our comfort zone add richness to our lives. Here’s my problem: Once I reach a goal, I tend to celebrate.  Then I do nothing for a while. Sometimes for a long while. It feels good to accomplish something, so I stop and […]

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