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  • Hosting for people who hate hosting

    Hosting for people who hate hosting

    There is a version of this story where nothing goes wrong, and it is boring. The version worth keeping has the wrong train, a closed door, and the kind stranger who pointed us the other way.

    The trick, if there is one, is to go early and keep expectations light. Lines move fast, people are kind, and the small stuff — the extra napkin, the window seat — quietly stacks into a good time.

    Have you tried it yourself? Tell me in the comments — I read everything.

  • Starting over, one small habit at a time

    Starting over, one small habit at a time

    I tested this for a month before writing anything. Three takeaways survived contact with reality: it is cheaper than it looks, it rewards consistency over intensity, and the boring option is usually the one that works.

    The photos barely do it justice, which is exactly why I keep a blog instead of just a camera roll. Context is the whole story; the picture is just the receipt.

    Have you tried it yourself? Tell me in the comments — I read everything.