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Our family has been watching the Marvel movies in order. (See Marvel Movies In Order: How To Watch All 23 MCU Movies for reference.) Last night we watched The Incredible Hulk from 2008. What a bad movie! So unlike others in the MCU.
You’re Not the First Person to Think of This
That’s actually a very comforting statement. It can be discouraging to think that you aren’t totally unique, but knowing that someone else has had the same idea as you means a few more things: This idea is important enough that others are thinking about itSomeone out there can help you extend on this idea (because they already have)In the future you can help someone else who thinks of this Being the first or the original just isn’t that important.
The pain of getting started can seem outsized at times. Don’t let potential discomfort stop you from starting! Starting Can Be the Hardest Part
The local movie theater (B&B) has reopened and our family decided to go and see one of the Star Wars movies. I was so impressed with the precautions they took, the way the experience was set up.
We can do this! We can be careful and still have normalcy.
Milton Glaser – Ten Things I Have Learned This is a great essay on work from one of the greatest designers in modern history. RIP Milton Glaser.
One of the seemingly hardest things in our life can be finding silence. The absence of noise is something we have to cultivate in our lives. Why we need an absence of noise to hear anything important - Aeon Essays
I’ve been doing a lot of grilling recently and was excited to learn this tip. My younger brother, who is a chef, did this at a family BBQ and blew everyone away. Now I know the secret too! 🥩 How to Use the Touch Test to Determine a Steak’s Doneness
Starting Can Be the Hardest Part
Recently I’ve seen a trend in my life: it’s hard to get things done. Doing the little things that add up over time seems much harder than before. None of these things are new or difficult. I’m talking about working out, writing, meditating, or reading. As I’ve pondered why, the common thread I see is trouble getting started. The things I want to do are easy. I’ve done them all before, most many times.
Just back from a couple of days of camping and spending time on a river. Amazing how you can go years without thinking “What I really need is a kayak,” and then think it over and over again for two days straight.
Also nature is wonderful. 🌲🌳🌿