Tag: self-reflection
Updated on April 27, 2026
Stoicism Has Borders
I am the rock upon which my household sits. While I don’t usually boast in these pages, it’s important I make an exception today. Last time I was sick, I was not nearly as pathetic as I usually …
Updated on April 27, 2026
Not Broken Enough to Fix: My First Real Lesson in Accepting Limitations
I slid inside the off-white cylinder of the MRI machine, feeling an odd kinship with my infant daughter’s diaper cream. The anticipated claustrophobia never materialized, but the technician forcibly reminded me of our age gap when the classic …
Updated on April 27, 2026
Small Tests, Big Rot
I stared at the slow cooker, vexed. The mishmash of seasonings, broth, and chicken bubbled away, ignorant of the tragedy it unwittingly participated in. I looked at the clock and frowned, hoping daylight savings had struck early this …
