Brian Stucki
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The First Person Problem
There is a habit on social media that isn’t very social. Let’s call it the “First Person Problem.” It is the tendency for a person to constantly steer the conversation to be about themselves.
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This Beautiful World
The next travel goal: travel in one direction around the whole world.
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October 2023 Stockpile
This stockpile post includes great taste from my daughter, a link to another Renlund masterpiece, a new sign for our door, and Warren Buffett stealing my idea.
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Smell Training: A process that has helped me regain my sense of smell
I lost my sense of smell and I’m working to get it back. I don’t know if this works for everyone, but it’s been productive enough for me that I thought I would share it.
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Notes From: Wheel of Fortune
We brought our girls to LA to watch the Wheel of Fortune get taped.
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Notes From: Mexico City
“Notes From” is a series where I share notes and observations from recent adventures. This time it was Mexico City.
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How do I know whether the thought I have is my own or if it’s from the Holy Ghost?
Highlighting one small lesson from a talk full of great lessons.
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July 2023 Stockpile
This stockpile post includes an awesome zoo in Belgium, a podcast for your next long drive, some reusable water balloons, and a salsa drenched sandwich recommendation.
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Three Tips for Social Media and Young People
The American Psychological Association has released a health advisory regarding social media use in adolescence. I agree with much of what was written in the document. Here is a post with three pieces of actionable advice that I would suggest to every parent.
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Never Forget You
It was twenty years ago today that my nephew Evan passed away from SMA. With the approval of my sister (Evan’s mom), I share with you a blog post from the week of his death. I hope that you’ll remember him with me and listen to his song.
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Mush Ado About Nothing
A quick blog post about completing a life goal to visit all fifty states.
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Screen Time is Unreliable
Screen Time on iOS is good, but needs to get a lot better. Let me lay out the ways.
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Some Books I Enjoyed in 2022
A few of the books I read in 2022 that you might enjoy. Happy reading.
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Be Sure You Are Fast Charging Your Stuff
If you have upgraded your iPhone or Apple Watch over the years, you’ve probably just removed the new device, put away the box, and used all of your existing cables and chargers. If you have done that, you may be missing out on fast charging.
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A Page for Photos
I receive a number of emails asking about photography and camera gear. I’m happy to help, but the responses can be a bit repetitive. I decided to make a new page solely for recent photos and the camera gear that I am currently using. You can find the Photos page here. It’s true that “the…
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The Superior Theory
I’ve formed a theory over the last eight years as I’ve seen struggle in the world, in families, and in personal lives. I call it the “Superior Theory.” I know that’s a pretentious name. How can I come up with a superior theory when the best Einstein did was a theory of relativity? To not…
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A Favorite Family Phrase: Take Time
As we continue to make our way through the book on modern manners for kids, there is another phrase that has been born in our house. It is used often: take time. Candace and I feel mostly capable as parents. We’ve always tried to be there for our kids and I’m confident they know that.…
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Immunotherapy Allergy Shots: My Process, Cost, and Outcome
Most people would look at the photo above and think it’s beautiful. I agree, but mostly I just think about the watery eyes and the sneezing I would do if I was in that field. I’ve struggled with allergies and hay fever my whole life. My son has the same allergies. Allergy medicine works for…
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A Personal Journaling Milestone
Over the years, I’ve mentioned journal writing a number of times. Whether it’s keeping a memory journal, improving your spirituality, or just remembering your every day views, keeping a journal can provide many benefits. The never-finished product becomes more and more cherished over the years. Recently I passed an interesting mark in my own journal…
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Five Things to Know About This Porch Pirate Video
We have lived in this house for nearly 8 years and this is our first porch pirate. Exciting morning! Recently we upgraded all of our house lights to 4000k bulbs. It’s a nice way to brighten up a home. This package contained all of the remaining lights that needed to be upgraded. Bulbs of all…
