Category: Author
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Just Call Me Frank
TL;DR: Navel-gazing post inspired by journaling and a podcast. I explore my general relationship strategy and discuss compassion, judgment, control, and leadership.
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Joke a Day: July 1
Just to set expectations, I don’t think this will happen every day, but some days are better than no days.
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Summer Reads: A- Grade for City of Girls
I’ve never been one for alcohol hangovers, but Those Damn Books that leave behind book hangovers…they’re worth it.
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Plateaued at 5’8″
Sometimes, Yvette, life is like reading a book. Days, weeks, even years just repeat themselves… until you turn the page. Tallyho, The Universe theuniverse@tut.com Dear Friends, Family, and Cheerleaders-at-Large, It’s been a while since you’ve heard from me.Sorry about that, but I trust you know why and had too much of your own life going on to…
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A Spate of Book Reviews: Uprooted
From love and admiration to shame and envy, the story incorporates the idea that acknowledging human emotions is one key to accomplishing great things with the lives and talents we’ve been given.
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A Spate of Book Reviews: Revolution
Revolution does an excellent job of depicting modern high-school culture, revolutionary France historical drama, and how difficult relationships are in a time of intense grief.
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A Spate of Book Reviews: The Iron Trial
You will like this book if you’re looking for a simple, quick read about a unique “otherworld,” with a well-designed magic system.
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A Spate of Book Reviews: S.T.A.G.S
The book is a call-to-action for modern young readers. It encourages them to look beyond trusted governments, schools, and organizations to the fallible people in power who control them.
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Risky & Safe
I just got home from helper-shopping for septuagenarian and mom-with-toddler-genarian friends. I’m sharing a bit of reflection on that, and a potential tool with y’all in case it helps. TL;DR: Make a list of what feels “safe” and what feels “risky” to you right now. Share it with friends and loved ones if appropriate. First,…
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Tour Planning
The most important message Douglas Adams gave us, aside from laugh a whole lot, was Take Nothing For Granted. Not a house. Not a relationship. Not a world.