# Slow Living

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Be a Tourist in Your Own Town: Try a Travel Mindset

Aug 7, 2026

Explore your own backyard with a travel mindset. Learn how being a tourist in your own town can help you slow down, notice more, and seize the day.

How to Enjoy Dining Alone: An Unexpected Lesson in Connection

Aug 5, 2026

Dining alone doesn’t have to feel lonely. A solo dinner became a chance to slow down, talk to strangers, people-watch, and enjoy a little human connection.

How I Organize and Actually Listen to a 400+ Record Collection

Aug 4, 2026

How I organize a 400+ vinyl record collection by mood, rotate neglected albums, track plays in Discogs, and make sure every record gets heard.

Why Every Adult Needs a Hobby That Rewards Attention | Healthy Hobbies for Adults

Jul 15, 2026

Looking for healthy hobbies for adults? Discover why hobbies that reward attention—like vinyl, gardening, woodworking, or cooking—can reduce stress, build curiosity, and help you become more present in everyday life.

Residency Before Citizenship: What Vinyl Records Taught Me About Patience

May 26, 2026

I almost gave up on a famous jazz record after the opening track felt cold and distant. Then one song later, everything changed. A reflection on vinyl listening, patience, and depth in a world built for skipping.

How a Simple Bird Feeder Changed How I See the World

Jan 28, 2026

A quiet reflection on how a backyard bird feeder changed the way I notice the world — and why paying attention might be one of the most underrated mental health practices we have.

Vinyl, Beginner’s Mind, and the Albums That Slow the Room Down

Jan 14, 2026

Vinyl collecting doesn’t have to be expensive or performative. I buy records that slow the room down and invite full, front-to-back listening.

The Joy of a Bath: Recovery, Slow Living, and Weekly Rituals

Jan 11, 2026

A weekly post-workout bath is my favorite slow living ritual. Part recovery, part reflection, and part cultural tradition, it’s how I stay strong, grounded, and refreshed.

Enjoy the Life You Have: A Reflection on Comparison and Living Now

Jan 8, 2026

A reminder to enjoy the life you have, stop comparing, and make sure you’re actually living.

My Wife’s Christmas Meatball Lasagna

Dec 25, 2025

A true all-day Christmas tradition—slow-simmered sauce, tender meatballs, and a lasagna we only make for the biggest days.

A Winter Nature Walk and the Passage of Time with My Son

Dec 16, 2025

A December walk through snowy woods leads to thoughts on parenting, time passing, and how connection changes as children grow.

Creating a Sanctuary at Home: How Music Helped Me Transform a Forgotten Room

Dec 11, 2025

A forgotten basement became the most meaningful room in my home — a quiet sanctuary built for music, learning, and slowing down. Inspired by my dad’s garage and Philippe Dufour’s morning ritual, this space reminded me that sanctuary isn’t a destination. It’s intention, light, warmth, and one small corner you claim for yourself.