Musings, Opinions and Other Peculiar Thoughts

Whether it’s Archie thinking deep on the porch or Shelly sounding off from the beach, this is where our not quite right minds meet. Part reminiscing, part pondering, part talking out loud, always a lighthearted distraction.

Archie’s Musings

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  • A black and white drawing of a rocking chair on a front porch.

    3 Reasons You Can't Rush a Good Ponder

    It’s funny how often folks confuse quiet with idle, and stillness with laziness. I’ve heard it plenty: “You just sittin’ there?” And I always want to answer, “Nope. I’m thinkin’—just...

    3 Reasons You Can't Rush a Good Ponder

    It’s funny how often folks confuse quiet with idle, and stillness with laziness. I’ve heard it plenty: “You just sittin’ there?” And I always want to answer, “Nope. I’m thinkin’—just...

  • black and white sketch of a living room wall with a word art poster reading: Go Small and Stay Cozy

    1 Argument for: Go Small and Stay Cozy

    Cozy was not in my vocabulary during a certain phase in my life. I used to chase the big stuff. Everything was big: plans, adventures and stories. My motto could’ve...

    1 Argument for: Go Small and Stay Cozy

    Cozy was not in my vocabulary during a certain phase in my life. I used to chase the big stuff. Everything was big: plans, adventures and stories. My motto could’ve...

  • A black and white sketch of a goat playing with ball. The goat is wearing a fun hat.

    2 Reasons I’m Feeling As Giddy As a Goat

    Now, I’m not a frog known to be giddy. I like things steady—my thoughts, my days, my hands. Most of my emotions operate in the subtle range, like a quiet...

    2 Reasons I’m Feeling As Giddy As a Goat

    Now, I’m not a frog known to be giddy. I like things steady—my thoughts, my days, my hands. Most of my emotions operate in the subtle range, like a quiet...

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Shelly Says

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