<p>In which Sarah, RJ, and Dave explore why we all take the same travel photos, how marriages become unstuck, and what the outrageous generosity of Christmas looks like. Also, Neil gets a MorfBoard. Articles discussed include:</p>

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<li>&quot;<a href="https://www.wired.com/story/why-all-travel-photos-are-the-same/" rel="nofollow">Why We All Take the Same Travel Photos</a>&quot; by Laura Mallonee via Wired</li>
<li>&quot;<a href="https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-new-yorker-interview/love-is-not-a-permanent-state-of-enthusiasm-an-interview-with-esther-perel" rel="nofollow">Love is Not a Permanent State of Enthusiasm: An Interview With Esther Perel</a>&quot; by Alexandra Schwartz via The New Yorker</li>
<li>&quot;<a href="https://www.mbird.com/2018/12/gatorade-and-gum-and-the-grace-of-christmas/" rel="nofollow">Gatorade and Gum and the Grace of Christmas</a>&quot; by Carrie Willard via Mbird.com</li>
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