Plan For A Problem: Walking Through Proverbs 7
July 3, 2026If you ever go on a trip with me, even just a day trip, you’ll either love having me around or feel a growing sense of annoyance. As a chronic overthinker (and overpacker), I have thought through dozens of unlikely scenarios which all require another tube of sunblock, a fourth pair of shoes, a millennial-coded printout of every map and reservation we have saved on our phones, multiple backup chargers, yet another lip balm, etc. It might be a little much, but I am rarely ever caught up in a situation for which I am not at least somewhat prepared.…
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