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What is "Getting Rid of the Goat?"

Getting Rid of the Goat is a fable I once heard about a farmer who had a very rich life. He had four kids, four cows, ten pigs, a dozen chickens and huge plot of farmland. Despite juggling all of these things, his life was in perfect balance. One day, he decided to buy a goat in order to increase his profits. But once he had the goat his life became increasingly complicated. He didn't have as much time with his family, the chores weren't getting done and his life was completely out of balance.

One day he told his closest friend about his new goat and how his life had become so complicated. After the long story about how difficult his life had become his friend said, "Why don't you just get rid of the goat." This blog celebrates the things that keep my life in balance: travel, friends, outdoor hobbies, photography and good food, to name a few.

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