Notes & Reflections | Love to Spare

My Own Selfishness

Posted on 09. May, 2009 by Michael Scott.

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For reasons that are still kept secret from me, I spent the early years of my life in foster care. I was nearly five years old when I first remember meeting my mother. She picked up my sister and I from Manhattan and brought us out to Los Angeles. Whatever had happened in the past [...]

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Dear Reader - Letter # 2

Posted on 13. Apr, 2009 by Michael Scott.

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Dear Reader,
Please note that Love to Spare is adopting a new look and a slightly new direction. Both changes are the result of my brief hiatus away from blogging (practically a whole week) and a reconsideration of the question: why did I start Love to Spare in the first place?
The original intent of this blog [...]

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Lessons of the Week - #1

Posted on 04. Apr, 2009 by Michael Scott.

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Today marks the end of a challenging week for me. I have slept little and worked ’round the clock this week trying to meet an ambitious Friday deadline. As the sole breadwinner in a family of six, I’m used to working long hours. But what made this week particularly difficult for me were my choices: [...]

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Mike’s Top 7

Posted on 02. Apr, 2009 by Michael Scott.

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You know, I’ve never had an occasion to do a Top Anything List on this blog before. But after recently being tagged by Ian Peatey of Quantum Learning, I now have an excuse to create two Top 7 Lists. Thanks, Ian! I owe you one. (Seriously though, watch your back).
Okay, so the official protocol once [...]

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Your Feedback Please

Posted on 01. Apr, 2009 by Michael Scott.

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Before I started this blog, I had secretly hoped that my wife and kids would get involved and write a few posts from time to time. Acooba, as many of you know, has come on board, however my kids are reluctant to write on a blog called “Love to Spare.” Love apparently isn’t a cool [...]

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Look Mom - No Ads!

Posted on 29. Mar, 2009 by Michael Scott.

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You may have noticed that I have removed all Google Ads from Love to Spare. Here’s why:
Part of the attraction of Google Ad Sense is that you hardly have to do anything - it’s all automated for you. But because it’s automated, it’s like a box of chocolates - you never know what you’re gonna [...]

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Death and Taxes

Posted on 27. Mar, 2009 by Michael Scott.

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It’s often said that there are only two things which are certain in life: death and taxes. I’m reminded of both each time this season rolls around.
Why taxes? Because the deadline for filing taxes in the U.S. is April 15 - just around the corner. Since I’m self-employed, there’s never any question of me [...]

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Dear Reader - Letter No. 1

Posted on 14. Mar, 2009 by Michael Scott.

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Dear Reader,
Today marks the second monthiversary of Love to Spare. I hope your experience here on this blog has been as rewarding for you as it has for me (I’m having a great time). It’s been a real pleasure to share ideas and community with you! I’ve especially enjoyed making new friends, and reconnecting with [...]

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Brace for Impact!

Posted on 05. Mar, 2009 by Michael Scott.

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Earlier this year, passengers aboard Flight 1549 heard a loud boom, and then an ominous warning from their captain: brace for impact! A few terrifying moments later, their plane splashed down into the Hudson River. Miraculously, everyone survived.
Call me crazy, but lately I can’t help but feel that those of us living in the U.S [...]

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A Life Full of Gratitude

Posted on 03. Mar, 2009 by Michael Scott.

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Recently, Daphne of Joyful Days posted beautiful examples of personal creeds, and invited her readers to share their own. It was a joyful challenge. Even though I maintain a pretty good idea of what I believe, I’ve never taken the time to express these beliefs in written form. Until now:
A Life Full of Gratitude
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Each day, [...]

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Six Qualities Of A Good Blog Post

Posted on 24. Feb, 2009 by Michael Scott.

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I took a long hard look at my blog this morning, and … well… I think there’s plenty of room for improvement. These one and a half months that I’ve been blogging have been fun and cathartic for me, but now I’m more concerned about what’s in it for you (my current reader).
The truth is [...]