Summer: It's Not All About You
Amongst my major flaws is my resistance to popular things just because they are popular. Any endorsement by a large majority is enough to turn me off anything. New York Times Bestseller's List? It's going to take some recommendations by people whose literary opinions I trust for me to read a book with that distinction. Number one at the box office? Again, it's going to take a trusted actor, director, screenwriter or reviews from trusted sources for me to approach the ticket window. Everyone's doing it? Then, I'm definitely NOT. The major drawback when we first toured our current home was that it has a floor plan which is very common in our town. It was a stumbling block for me. As an adult, I've learned to consider my strong opinions in light of this flaw. So, for instance, a common floor plan is not a reason to ignore a home that offers everything we needed at a good price. Over the past ...