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The TikTok Panic is Mounting
Gen Z might be freaking out, but Gen X remembers this kind of hysteria all too well. Dive into a nostalgic trip that mixes TikTok’s uncertainty with…
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Mid-Week Lift
Never apologize for being weird in a world full of normal.–Zach Pogrob
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Mid-Week Lift
“Leadership is about empathy. It is about having the ability to relate to and to connect with people for the purpose of inspiring and empowering their…
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ANYBODY Can Make a Feature Film in 5 Days
The reason I know this is true? I did it and it was … well, it was not so good.
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Peeking During Prayers and Other Thanksgiving Truths
Thanksgiving memories of white carpets, broken traditions, and a surprise pet.
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Mid-Week Lift
A little break from the week to put a smile on your face
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Nonprofits Need Love Too
Excited to introduce my new stack, diving into strategies for small to medium-sized nonprofits to thrive in a competitive landscape. In the first issue…
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The Devil’s Road: a serial (killer) novel
an interstate thriller based on true events
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The Devil’s Road Chapter 6: The Coming Storm
The rain-soaked Oklahoma highway becomes a stage for desperation and danger, as a lone semi-truck looms like a shadowed sentinel in the storm.
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Mid-Week Lift
Imagine a world where true change starts with a simple conversation. Daisaku Ikeda believed in the power of dialogue to bridge divides and inspire peace…
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America’s Heel: Donald Trump and the New Reality Show of Politics
Donald Trump may be the ultimate ‘heel’ in America’s political arena, channeling pro wrestling’s notorious villains to rewrite the rules of leadership…
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Mid-Week Lift
Feeling the mid-week crunch? Sometimes all it takes is a quick laugh and a gentle nudge to remind us to make our voices heard. This week’s post brings…
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An exploration of fiction in short and serial form, ridiculous research performed in the name of storytelling, opining on the mysteries of our lives, and occasionally weighing in on the cultural issues of our time.
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