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Author: Theodore Lee

Theodore Lee is the editor of Caveman Circus. He strives for self-improvement in all areas of his life, except his candy consumption, where he remains a champion gummy worm enthusiast. When not writing about mindfulness or living in integrity,  you can find him hiding giant bags of sour patch kids under the bed.
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How to Forgive Someone Who Did You Wrong

Forgiveness is a journey, not a destination. It’s a process that requires patience, understanding, and a deep dive into the complexities of human emotions. When someone does us wrong, our immediate reaction is often a mix of anger, betrayal, and hurt. These feelings are valid and natural, but holding onto them for too long can be detrimental to our well-being. So, how does one navigate the intricate path of forgiving someone who has caused pain? Let’s delve into the art of forgiveness.

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Links

Linkage

Why travel should be considered an essential human activity – Nat Geo

He Played ‘Eliot’ in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. See Henry Thomas Now at 52 – Wanderer

Judge Won’t Let Alex Jones Use Bankruptcy to Avoid Sandy Hook Damages – NY Times

This makes it very convenient to add air to your tires at home without having to go to gas stations – especially in winter weather – Amazon

20 Pieces of Writing Advice from William Faulkner – Literary Hub

She Played Stephanie Barnett on The Big Bang Theory. See Sara Rue Now At 44 – Ned Hardy

There Are Better Ways to Build a Toilet – Bloomberg

How to Create Space Between Stimulus and Response – Brad Stulberg

Stop Betting Against America – Wealth of Common Sense

I Called Off My Wedding. The Internet Will Never Forget – Wired

Chicago’s 25 Best Pizza Places, Ranked – Chicago Mag

Want Someone to Love The Twilight Zone? Show Them This Episode – Wanderer

45 Years Ago, One Deranged Animated Movie Traumatized A Generation – Fatherly

The World’s Most Beautiful Bird Lives in Yellowstone National Park – LitHub

How to think faster, talk smarter, and shine when the pressure is on – Fast Co

Most Common Causes of Death, by Age – Flowing Data

20 of The Most Influential Images of All Time – Linkiest

How to Prepare for the Dentist if You Haven’t Been in Forever – Life Hacker

Finances

Bad Financial Decision Making of the Day

Okay so I know it sounds crazy but basically I’ve had six cars this year since May for a number of reasons and now have about 20-22k in negative equity.

I am now in a 2023 BMW X3 with a ridiculous car payment. My financial situation has since changed since buying this car as I am now the primary caregiver of a loved one.

I want to substantially lower my car monthly payments (like by $400) so I’m thinking about getting a $26k CPO Toyota Camry.

I have pre approval through Navy Fed who I hear is known to exceed the usual LTV rate of 125%. I’m think it would make sense to switch to a car that is more reliable, significantly less to maintain although I’ll be paying way more than it’s worth versus staying in this very expensive ($73k) car.

Picture Of The Day

Picture of the Day

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JFK’s Harvard Application Essay

The reasons that I have for wishing to go to Harvard are several. I feel that Harvard can give me a better background and a better liberal education than any other university. I have always wanted to go there, as I have felt that it is not just another college, but is a university with something definite to offer. Then too, I would like to go to the same college as my father. To be a “Harvard man” is an enviable distinction, and one that I sincerely hope I shall attain.

April 23, 1935
John F. Kennedy

Confessions

Confession of the Day

Basically I met my bf 4 years ago, he was running an event company until Covid started. The last event he had failed and he hasn’t had one since.

He moved in almost right away & asked me to support him with his new venture, which is a blockchain mobile app, he gave me 49%. I’m a ui/ux designer and digital marketing specialist and have been freelancing since 2015, I was making decent money for just me on my own, had a sole proprietor etc… so I was happy to help. Since I agreed to help, he thought it wasn’t worth him getting a job because he wanted to focus on the business, he was convinced that income would start coming in within a few months, despite me telling him that may be unrealistic.

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Answers

What Was It Like To Fight Americans During World War 2?

If you were a German fighting Americans at the start of Operation Torch in Tunisia, you’d have a mixed view of American soldiers.

They were certainly brave, but they lacked experience of the British and ran into ambushes that the Brits had learned to avoid in 1941.

Their equipment was generally good, and they were well supplied.

So well supplied in fact, that you and your unit was evacuated to Sicily after your own supplies dwindled to nothing and the Americans were able to flank you.

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Dating

How to Accept Your Partner’s Flaws

No one is perfect – not you, not me, and certainly not your partner. We all have our quirks, flaws, and imperfections. When you’re in a relationship, your partner’s less desirable traits can become glaringly obvious over time. While it may be tempting to try to change them or become critical, a better approach is to practice acceptance. Here are some tips:

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