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My life, as Amelia Edwards once said, is the "satisfaction of a purposeless curiosity."

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Why Don’t You? #125

December 19, 2016by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Monday: Why don’t you get yourself hypnotized so that you can eradicate your proclivity to procrastinate or whatever else ails you? I can’t imagine how much better my life would […]

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Christmas, cleaning, clothes, procrastination, snow, suggestion, weather, winter

Why Don’t You? #38

June 9, 2014by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Monday: Why don’t you go for a very long walk in a direction you’ve never walked before? Walking is one of my very favorite activities and I wish that I […]

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advice, Diana Vreeland, exercise, I Love Lucy, nature, relaxation, salad, travel, walking, 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

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 #26

March 3, 2014by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Monday: Why don’t you spend the entire day speaking in a ridiculous accent? Do whatever you think is best. Perhaps French or Russian or Italian or even Southern American? It’ll […]

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advice, Dawn French, Diana Vreeland, inspiration

A Word From Reverend Benjamin #25: On Adventure

February 26, 2014by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Holla Flock! It is a very exciting day up here in the church since I have decided to incorporate a brand new tenant into our dearly beloved religion. Now, in […]

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advice, inspiration, religion, reverend, travel, vacation

Why Don’t You #25

February 24, 2014by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Monday: Why don’t you spend the day tossing out all the unnecessary flotsam and jetsam you’ve accumulated in your home? If it serves no purpose, toss it or donate it […]

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clean, clothes, cocktail, cooking, design, Diana Vreeland, fashion, shopping, spring clean, vanity, Why Don't You?

A Word From Reverend Benjamin #22: Spring Cleaning

February 5, 2014by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Holla Flock! I’ve got no idea what I’m going to talk about yet for this week’s sermon, so we could be in for something quite rambling, or alternatively, something quite […]

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advice, cleaning, inspiration, interior design, religion, reverend, spring clean

A Word From Reverend Benjamin #20

January 22, 2014by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

[Eddie and I are frozen. DAMN POLAR VORTEX. But, it’s absolutely thrilling to go to bed knowing that work has been delayed! THANK YOU, POLAR VORTEX. I’m obviously conflicted.] Holla […]

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advice, inspiration, NYC, religion, reverend, travel

Why Don’t You #20

January 20, 2014by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Monday: Why don’t you adopt a new sleeping schedule? Some of the world’s greatest minds went by different circadian rhythms that allowed them to be well-rested and have more time […]

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advice, book, Diana Vreeland, Egypt, inspiration, shopping, sleep, Why Don't You?

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