So one project Kate and I are working on this summer is turn a corner of our backyard into a little conversation area with a fire pit.

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Brett McKay here and welcome to another edition of the AOM podcast, which since 2008 has

featured conversations with the world's best authors, thinkers, and leaders that gleaned their

edifying, life-improving insights without the fluff and

filler. The AOM podcast is just one part of the McKay mission to help individuals practice

timeless virtues through thought, word, and deed. Also, be sure to explore our articles in Art

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