Category: Winter
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You Can Thank Me Later
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I almost forgot I’d started a podcast called Backstory, inspired by heavy traffic to a book review published in 2015. At the time I recorded two more reviews and never got around to sharing. Here’s my new audio, with an updated show name: Backstory with Ben East.
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Real World
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in Calendar, Christmas, Government Studies, Holidays, Home, Inspiration, Office, Time, Washington, WinterOne last time I’ll flick the switch to light the tree and warm my home with that iridescent glow, more a mood and vibe than actual color associated with words.
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A Baby Sister for Jesus (part 1)
Jesus’s story excites us today because there’s so much blood.
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Good Soul Stuff
It surprised me to learn that talking about writing might be a remedy for stagnating creativity
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Crossing the Potomac on an Icy Morning
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in Auto Repair, Automobile, Biking, Cars, Driving, Health, Nature, Seasons, Sports, Travel, Virginia, Washington, Weather, Winter, WritingFar from loathsome, I found magic in the chill, and the magic felt transformative, wakeful.
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The Gymnast
His routine lasted ninety minutes and he seemed glad to do it.
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Illusions
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in Automobile, Calendar, Driving, Holidays, Home, Seasons, Thanksgiving, Time, Travel, Virginia, Washington, WinterSurrounded by reality, I had to accept that it didn’t matter what the mirror said about the objects on the road. I just had to make my way home.
