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Category Archives: inspiration

A Word From Reverend Benjamin #30: On Death

April 24, 2014by Benjamin Phillips 1 Comment

Holla Flock, I have been a reverend for about a year now. In that time, I’ve never had the opportunity to baptize a baby, marry a happy couple, or proceed […]

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death, family, funeral, inspiration, mourning, religion, reverend

Why Don’t You #31

April 14, 2014by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Monday: Why don’t you pick some political campaign to start crusading for? It’s almost time, you know, elections are in two years from now. If you’re smart, and I know […]

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advice, death, Diana Vreeland, diet, Eurovision, health, Hillary Clinton, inspiration, music, suggestion, television, travel, Why Don't You?

A Word From Reverend Benjamin #29: On Buddhism

April 9, 2014by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

[I’m using this GIF again this week; it applies.] Holla Flock! I have never decided on what I want to be when I grow up — I have good intentions […]

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advice, church, Egyptology, inspiration, Madonna, religion, reverend, spiritual

Why Don’t You #30

April 7, 2014by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Monday: Why don’t you adopt a rare, tropical animal or a not rare, not tropical animal? Pets are the greatest thing in the entire world. Get a kitten or a gecko […]

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advice, animals, Diana Vreeland, geneology, hair, inspiration, pet, suggestion, superiority, Why Don't You?, writing

A Word From Reverend Benjamin #28: On Spontaneity

April 2, 2014by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Holla Flock! I have an absolutely thrilling announcement to make tonight. I’m so excited that I can’t bring myself to say it just yet. Let’s play a delightful game and […]

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advice, California, inspiration, Los Angeles, religion, reverend, spontaneity, travel, vacation

Why Don’t You #29

March 31, 2014by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Monday: Why don’t you spend some time going through your Netflix queue and deleting the movies and shows you no longer have any interest in? The other day, I discovered […]

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advice, career, Diana Vreeland, film, garden, inspiration, passionfruit, superiority, Why Don't You?, work

Why Don’t You #28

March 17, 2014by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Monday: Why don’t you take some time to clean up your DVR? They can so easily become overwhelming. Mine is stuffed to the bursting with old movies starring Joan Crawford, […]

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advice, cleaning, Diana Vreeland, eating, education, food, inspiration, movie, music, suggestion, television, Why Don't You?

A Word From Reverend Benjamin #27: On Insignificance

March 13, 2014by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

[“How you doin’?” I’m obsessed with Wendy Williams and have elevated her to sainthood. #SANASAS to us all!] Holla Flock! Are you more important than a tree or a rock? […]

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advice, Beyonce, future, inspiration, life, me, Oprah, religion, reverend

Why Don’t You #27

March 10, 2014by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Monday: Why don’t you spend the afternoon organizing the best pictures from your travels around the globe? It will be so nice to reminisce about the Royal Wedding you attended, […]

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advice, celebration, Diana Vreeland, Holiday, inspiration, shopping, suggestion, travel, Why Don't You?

A Word From Reverend Benjamin #26: On Fasting

March 6, 2014by Benjamin Phillips 2 Comments

[No gif this week, Flock, my hair is a nightmare, so here’s a very important picture of me and my friend, Beyoncé.] Holla Flock! I forgot all about the sermon […]

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advice, Christian, diet, inspiration, Jesus, Lent, Mardi Gras, religion, reverend

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