The idea of a paper tiger reminds us that appearances can be deceiving, and what seems intimidating might not be as strong as it looks.
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Court of the Patriarchs, Zion National Park (copywrite 2025 BrickBarnBlog)
Journey to the grave (third base)
I skid in broadside, thoroughly used up and worn out, it's disappointing to realize I'm only at third base.
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How to collect (steal) ideas
This individual can convey a powerful spiritual idea from a sports picture. I'll never not see a walk-off home run picture again without thinking of heaven.
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What I'm Reading (2025)
By the third day, it became apparent that if I genuinely wanted more from the books, I would need to spend more time on each assignment, so I decided to complete 365 assignments without regard to the required timeframe.
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I Married My Best Friend
"To begin with," Cicero states, "How can life be worth living... which lacks that repose which is to be found in the mutual good will of a friend?"
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Benjamin Franklin's 13-point Virtues Plan
It's fun to read Franklin's autobiography on the matter, recalled in fondness, and I'm sure, a tempered view from the age of 79.
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