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The Worst of Me

A compilation vacation — This year, as some of you may know, I’ve been participating in a “Daily” Monologue challenge, as well as serializing a novel about ghosts. It turns out that such endeavors really clutter up a Medium page. Frankly, it smells like a gym bag on here. So, inspired by David Sedaris’s…

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The Worst of Me
The Worst of Me
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May 26

Early Drafts of ‘Mr. Tambourine Man’ Reveal Dylan’s Obsession with Whether Or Not ‘The Grinch’ Is Real

Recently uncovered drafts of Bob Dylan’s pioneering “Mr. Tambourine Man” provide valuable insight into the artist’s writing process and also his obsession with whether or not “the Grinch” is real.

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Drafts of ‘Mr. Tambourine Man’ Reveal Dylan’s Obsession with Whether Or Not ‘The Grinch’ Is Real
Drafts of ‘Mr. Tambourine Man’ Reveal Dylan’s Obsession with Whether Or Not ‘The Grinch’ Is Real
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May 2

Trusting Yourself

Hello and thank you for clicking on another edition of Extreme Meditation For Winning. I’m your guest blogger, Dr. Ryan Kushner. I am an actor, surgeon and New York Times Best Selling Author reader. Today I’m going to be talking about trusting yourself. As many people know, it’s not always…

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Trusting Yourself
Trusting Yourself
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Apr 24

Paying Attention to Small Details

Hello and welcome to another edition of Extreme Meditation For Winning. I’m your guest blogger, Pastor Ryan Kushner. I’m a husband, father, yogi and death penalty advocate. Here’s a question: Do you struggle to pay attention to the small details? In today’s noisy world of social media, breaking news and…

Self Help

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Paying Attention to Small Details
Paying Attention to Small Details
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Mar 25

Create New Opportunities

Hello and welcome to another edition of Extreme Meditation for Winning, a blog series to help you dominate your insufferable mind. I am an author, psychologist and person of interest in the disappearance of Lawrence Sanchez. Today I want to talk with you about creating new opportunities. They say “opportunity…

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Create New Opportunities
Create New Opportunities
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Mar 13

The Illusion of Control

Hello and welcome to Extreme Meditation For Winning, a new blog series where I help you take a few moments to step out of the internal chatter and into the realm of titans. In these posts we’ll pause and reflect to consider and ponder what brings us together in this…

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The Illusion of Control
The Illusion of Control
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Mar 1

A Little Advice

Hey, pal, let me give you a little advice. I can tell you’re new to the subway. Let me help you out. You see that ugly freak sitting over there and copying all my movements? That’s my twin brother Moe. He thinks he’s real funny but he’s not. Everybody who…

Fiction

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A Little Advice
A Little Advice
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Feb 25

I’m Sorry (Fill in the Blank)

A template for crafting the perfect social media-culpa. — Dear _____, I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting over the past couple of _____, and it’s clear that those things I _____ were selfish and wrong. I’m disgusted by my _____. I realize a lot of the _____ has already been _____. …

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I’m Sorry (Fill in the Blank)
I’m Sorry (Fill in the Blank)
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Jan 22

The St. Francis Prayer To Stop Birds from Pooping On Him

O Lord Let your birds of the sky continue to surround me Let them continue to inspire me But maybe once in a while O Lord Could you have the birds Ease up on the turds? I accept your will in all things, O Lord Including the birds you send to me in zeal So many birds… And always after They’ve had a big meal. Yes, Lord, holy is thy name, But would it kill you to consider Redirecting their aim?

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The St. Francis Prayer To Stop Birds from Pooping On Him
The St. Francis Prayer To Stop Birds from Pooping On Him
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·Dec 15, 2022

I’m Not Happy With The Role I’ve Been Assigned In Mike’s Elaborate Marriage Proposal

I think my talents are being wasted in this role. — Hi Glenn, I’ve tried calling Mike but keep getting the voice mail. Guess he’s busy! Anyway, I wanted to talk with someone about the role I’ve been assigned in the marriage proposal. I know you’ve kind of swooped in to take over a lot of the planning from Mike. Great…

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I’m Not Happy With The Role I’ve Been Assigned In Mike’s Elaborate Marriage Proposal
I’m Not Happy With The Role I’ve Been Assigned In Mike’s Elaborate Marriage Proposal
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