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You’re standing in front of a stone wall. In the middle of the wall is a tall archway with an ornate gate. Unlike the stone used for the wall, the arch is made of brick. Flowers line the top of the arch, covering most of the brickwork. The gate is made of decorative iron rods. The rods are bent into circular shapes, some look like the letter s. A pathway leads up to the gate. You notice it’s cracked in random places. Wild grass grows on either side of the pathway. It’s not long, but it’s unkempt. Beyond the wall are two trees, one to the left of the gate and one to the right of the gate. The trees are tall with bushy canopies. The tree to the right has a diamond-shaped hole in the middle of it; maybe it’s a bird’s nest, or a squirrel’s den.

Some fatherly advice

September 23, 2026Leave a comment

How to find your heaven: go through hell. Read a lesson of faith in 166 words on The Davis Daily.

This is a line drawing of a man casually leaning against a wall. His hands are tucked into the pockets of his pants. Legs are crossed at the ankles, with the right foot standing toe-up in front of the left foot, which is planted flat. The man is wearing a cardigan sweater over a collared shirt. The sweater is open. His faceless head is cocked to the left.

Lean into it

March 15, 20262 Comments

197 words about leaning into life for the fun of it. Read those words on The Davis Daily.

A stick figure lifts a barbell over its head. It’s struggling due to the weight. The bar is bending with three plate weights on each side. The inner most weight is largest, the middle weight is smaller, and the outer weight is smallest, indicating different weights of each plate. There are wing clips outside of the smallest weights, keeping the plates in place. The stick figure is looking up and its mouth is open in shock. It’s worried the bar might snap in two. The figure’s back is arched and its knees are bent. Wavy lines imply the figure’s knees and back are shaking under the heavy weight.

What makes it worth the weight

February 22, 20261 Comment

Insight on purpose and perspective from a personal trainer. In 672 words on The Davis Daily.

This is an image of a green curtain. The curtain is hung by a yellow curtain rod, which curves around to the right. The curtain hangs down and has several wrinkles in it. The wrinkles give the curtain depth, while darker green along many of the creases add shadows. The left side of the curtain is pulled back at the lower edge, revealing the back of a person. It looks like the person is hiding behind the curtain. They’re wearing a brown blazer, brown pants, and black dress shoes. Only a third of the person is visible. Their upper body and head are still tucked behind the curtain out of view.

The wizard or the sweaty guy behind the curtain

February 15, 20263 Comments

Be the character you were born to play: a lesson in acceptance from funny fellow Jim Carrey. In 692 words on The Davis Daily.

This is a minimalist black-and-white line drawing of a balance scale or seesaw. A long, thin horizontal plank rests on a triangular fulcrum in the centre. The plank is slightly tilted, with the left side raised and the right side lowered, suggesting imbalance. Small motion lines appear near both ends of the plank, implying gentle wobbling or instability. The triangular base sits firmly beneath the centre point, with stress lines along the edges from the weight of the plank.

In moderation

December 18, 20251 Comment

A search for the sweet spot: the clichés of living life in moderation. In 334 words on The Davis Daily.

This is a simple black-and-white line drawing of a maple seed (often called a helicopter, whirlybird, or maple key) falling from the sky. Two thin, elongated wings extend outward in a wide V shape from a small central joint. Each wing is slightly curved and uneven, with fine, vein-like lines sketched along their length to add texture. The wings taper toward rounded tips, while the centre narrows into a short, thin stem that hangs downward.

Twirlybirds

December 16, 20258 Comments

A lesson from Grandma Rose about simple pleasures and being intentional with your joy. In 535 words on The Davis Daily.

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