Archive - Gathered and Scattered

I have coined a new phrase for you

Jan 22 •

Unpopular Takes: On the Other Hand, Thank God Anyway

The other side of last Saturday's post

Jan 18 •

It Takes as Long as It Takes

This is about writing, but probably also other things

Jan 15 •

Unpopular Takes: Gratitude Isn't a Magic Fix

Even though we can't live without it

Jan 11 •

But is it the same one?

Jan 8 •

Unpopular Take: The Narrow Road and the Middle of the Road Aren't the Same Thing

But the extremes ain't it, either

Jan 4 •

Things Are Gonna Be Different Around Here From Now On

I'm just not sure how, exactly

Jan 1 •

December 2024

I Didn't Plan for This

But given the theme for the year, I probably should have

Dec 18, 2024 •

Just a Quick Seasonal Wrap-Up

All the stuff we talked about in November

Dec 5, 2024 •

Don't Forget the Pilgrimage!

An extra post, for Giving Tuesday

Dec 3, 2024 •

November 2024

Unpopular Takes

A new series for paid subscribers--but today's post is free

Nov 30, 2024 •

I believe this is what is known as a love-hate relationship

Nov 28, 2024 •

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