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How Well Do You Know Your Partner?

This past year, Penn and I went out on a date. When we sat down we both happily agreed, “Let’s not talk about work or the kids.” We smiled, ordered drinks, and then we sat there. I’m pretty sure one…

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Should We Get A Sleep Divorce?

Some people get FOMO (the Fear of Missing Out) but I have FOMS (the Fear of Missing Sleep). I go to bed early and I am an extremely light sleeper. Penn, on the other hand, likes to stay up a…

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Anti-Spacing Tips for ADHD

Let me start with this. I love my wife, Kim. In fact, I love her so much that at the end of the day as part of an ADHD life hack, I replay my highlights for the day (it gives…

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It’s Fine, But It’s Not Fine

I’m living in a bonus year. Yep, this year is a total freebie. You see, all last year I thought I was 47. If I had to fill out an application or paperwork, I confidently wrote “47” in the blank…

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If I Had To Parent All Over Again

So, funny story.  First, let’s get the TMI stuff out of the way. I’m deep into my 40s, but my monthly cycle has been very regular. (There’s a reason I’m telling you this, sit tight.) We took a trip to…

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How To Find Your Person 

A couple weeks ago, I stitched a TikTok asking where you find all the good men. I jokingly said that you need to find the guys working on magic tricks and getting mathlete trophies in middle school. (Also show choir,…

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Valentine’s Ideas (When You’ve Been Together Forever)

Yes, I’m one of those people who looks forward to Valentine’s Day. When the cold, dark days of January start to get me down, I love to break out the heart-shaped wreath I keep in the attic. After the frenetic…

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Watch Playoff Football Without Annoying Your Family

Disclaimer: This is an (untested) thesis by Penn Holderness. First off, about NFL Football. I grew up watching it with my Dad. As a preacher, his work week ended at about 12:45 every Sunday (Unless someone called, which was all…

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We May Be A Mismatch

The New Year makes me dream. I pull out my vision board, my calendar, my journals and I imagine the whole world of possibilities for the year ahead. I think about where we might travel, new goals for our business,…

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Holiday Marriage Contract

Our biggest fights happen in December. There’s something about the crush of the holiday madness mixed with hectic work and parenting schedules that creates at least one massive blowout during the season. Even if there isn’t a screaming match across…

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