Living as Creatures

Living as Creatures

A Life of "Whim"

Rather than Shame and Self-flagellation

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Ben Christenson
Jul 18, 2024
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The other day, I came across a photo of a beautiful celebrity, posing in a field with her husband and three dogs. I hadn’t been expecting it (I use X just for news), and I felt an immediate flush of envy at her picturesque life.

Then, I thought, “How’d they get that photo?” I have 3 dogs too, and getting them all roughly in position requires treats, funn…

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