The Joy of Making Messy Choices

Pummeling toward efficiency can come at the cost of a more connected, interesting life

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Last week, I got a text that filled me with dread.

I’m in a pickle. Can you come help me put the door back on my dryer?

It was from a neighbor who I’m becoming friends with, but who I don’t know well. It was on a day…