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Bouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs

A Tale of Two Water Bottles, True Love, and the Children of Consumerism

On the futility of fighting against the Stanley wave.

Jan 9

Water bottle covered in stickers centered next to an open laptop.

Jan 9

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ILLUMINATION

90s Nostalgia For the Uncool Kids

Growing up Poor in a Decade of Prosperity

Mar 30, 2023

Blank cassette tape in case.

Mar 30, 2023

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About Me Stories

About Me — Naleen Mitchell

First of all, my name is not actually Naleen Mitchell.

Jun 7, 2022

About Me — Naleen Mitchell

Jun 7, 2022

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Bouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs

I Will Always Choose the Bear Instead of a Man

Because some men don’t get it. And probably never will. But I keep trying anyway.

May 9

Rock sculpture of a bear against a blue sky.

May 9

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The Futility of Arguing About Sexist Dress Codes on Facebook

To ignore or engage? That is the perpetual question.

May 9

Woman in dark blue dress and bonnet, carrying a basket through a clearing surrounded by pine trees.

May 9

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What Is Love To You?

The Perfect Catch: A Short Love Story

A poem about young love and boats.

Apr 13

An 8-seat rowing scull with rowers on the water in the morning light.

Apr 13

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ILLUMINATION

An Impossible Walk on the Beach With a Lost Loved One

When waking up feels like saying goodbye all over again.

Mar 30

Sandy beach with gentle waves as the sun sets.

Mar 30

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Bouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs

Killing the Magic of Childhood One Consumeristic Holiday at a Time

On not giving my kids stupid plastic toys for everything.

Mar 19

Green felt hat, shamrock necklace, and plastic gold coins on a table top.

Mar 19

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Children in Poverty Deserve Christmas AND to Not Live in Poverty

And so begins the season of feigned generosity

Dec 5, 2023

Santa Claus in front of a lit christmas tree.

Dec 5, 2023

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Bitchy

It’s Not in Your Head. Your Doctor Is Likely Gaslighting You.

No, it’s not just stress.

Oct 12, 2023

Close-up of arms crossed over in front of a body wearing a white lab coat and holding a stethoscope in one hand.

Oct 12, 2023

Naleen Mitchell

Naleen Mitchell

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Stay-at-home-mom, occasional runner, time-constrained reader, lover of nature, Tudor fanatic

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