It’s like I’m carrying a large, very heavy box of tools that help me process and evolve my thoughts and feelings on the Middle East conflict. Some of the tools might be rusty or obsolete or are random pieces of hardware that should be thrown away but might be useful some day. Each could become a separate essay. For now I just want them out of my he... See more

Let’s face it, though: There are tons of things in your home and life that you don’t use, need, or even particularly want. They just came into your life as impulsive flotsam and jetsam and never found a good exit. Whether you’re aware of it or not, this clutter creates indecision and distractions, consuming attention and making unfettered happiness

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