Some roles begin because they are needed. A family is struggling, and one child becomes the responsible one. A parent is overwhelmed, and someone learns not to add another problem. Conflict fills the house, and one person becomes the peacemaker. Money is uncertain, and someone becomes the provider. A community rewards certainty, and someone becomes… Continue reading When a Role Outlives the Reason for It
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When the Day Refuses to Follow the Plan
Some days begin with a plan. Not necessarily a dramatic plan. Just a reasonable one. A few things to finish. A few errands to run. A call to make. A page to write. A repair to handle. A room to clean. A task that has waited too long and finally needs attention. The plan may… Continue reading When the Day Refuses to Follow the Plan
The Frustration Was Not About WordPress
Sometimes the ordinary thing is not the thing. Sometimes the frustration sitting in front of us is only the doorway. A website will not behave. A button is missing. A menu appears twice. A page title will not change. A footer insists on saying something we do not want it to say. The screen seems… Continue reading The Frustration Was Not About WordPress
The Pencil-Driven Life 