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Not a Scrapbook—This is Unfiltered Talk
Ever felt like you were just getting by, even when life looked perfect on paper? Then this podcast is for you—part confession, part…
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Remember Young Padawan, Even Batman Fell Down
Like most lowly mortals, I’ve been dealt my fair share of gloom and had moments where I had to choose between dusting myself…
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Heed the Wisdom of the Lorax
A three-minute Paris Agreement tutorial + a little advice from the Lorax: “Give a shit about what’s happening here. Recycle. You can do…
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If Speaking My Mind Makes Me Childish, Hand Me the Crayons?
Acted a little ‘foolish’ recently. Or maybe I just refused to lie about how I felt? Childish? Eh. Call me immature : )
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Ever Wonder What’s Under a Man’s Kilt?
Writing about men in kilts today. Not sure if it’s a personality flaw or a family tradition, but here we are …
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Please, Stop Grooming in Public Places
First, the nails. And now she’s peeling a hard-boiled egg. If “Suzy Chapstick” is on my flight, I might have to change my…
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Self-Care is NOT Optional
It had been over a week since I’d been to yoga, spent time in the sunshine, cooked, done any writing, or had human…
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I Still Want My Tiera
Insert drumroll—wait. What? (Valley girl flashback moment.) Prom queen? Can you repeat that, please. I think you misread that …
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Some Lessons, Only Need to Be Taught Once
Bovary. Gatsby. John “The Savage.” And then … there’s a boy named “Ducky.” If you know … you know.
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Dogs > Cats, and Yes, I Said It
Why argue about what makes the “best” pet when the real crime is owning more than one lasagna recipe?
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Dear Coffee Cup, (I think I love you)
Thank you for not talking back when I say stupid things, when I think ridiculous things, when I threaten to switch to green…
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Ever Consider Being a Ditch Digger?
Imagine how proud my mother must have been when I told her. I remember watching Grover dig a ditch (“D” must have been…
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What’s Better for Breaking News, Social Media or the Paper?
News seems more real when I hold it in my hand. I see the faces staring at me, reminding me of the struggles…
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One in Four People Don’t Have Access to Clean Water
Finally. Water is being consumed more in the U.S. than soda … but at what price? Roughly 75% of single-use bottles end up…
