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I’m the Long Story on This Food Blog and I Don’t Like You Either
I’m the Long Story on This Food Blog and I Don’t Like You Either
If you spent as much time learning to cook as you do complaining about me you’d be a chef already
Kyrie Gray
Sep 27
The Bennet Sisters Discuss The Pumpkin Spice Latte
The Bennet Sisters Discuss The Pumpkin Spice Latte
“I certainly never tasted such a beverage.”
Amy Greenlee
Sep 26
For anyone organising an academic conference…
For anyone organising an academic conference…
Here is a handy checklist just for you
Jessica Clarke
Sep 25
I’m the Dancer in the New Stones Video, and I’m Not Exactly Angry
I’m the Dancer in the New Stones Video, and I’m Not Exactly Angry
But I Was Taken for a Ride
Tom Navratil
Sep 22
Regular Middle-Aged Women Thrilled for Chance to Read Books About Rich Twentysomethings Who Ditch…
Regular Middle-Aged Women Thrilled for Chance to Read Books About R...
“I couldn’t put this book down. It was a great antidote to my pre-menopausal symptoms.”
Liz Lydic
Sep 21
How to Politely Decline Those Ridiculous Requests Coworkers Feel Entitled to Ask of You
How to Politely Decline Those Ridiculous Requests Coworkers Feel En...
“Hey, can you follow me back on Instagram? I’m trying to become a micro-influencer.”
Zulie Rane
Sep 20
Alternative Education Programs from Classic Literature
Alternative Education Programs from Classic Literature
Register today! Spaces are limited!
Amy Greenlee
Sep 19
Pickup Lines for Men Whose Brains are Already Full of Roman Empire Facts
Pickup Lines for Men Whose Brains are Already Full of Roman Empire ...
You can think of Gladiators while picking up hotties at the same time
Kyrie Gray
Sep 18
The Siren’s Game is as Old as Time
The Siren’s Game is as Old as Time
They just change the song
Kyrie Gray
Sep 13
I’ll Help You ReachYour Post-Apocalyptic Potential
I’ll Help You ReachYour Post-Apocalyptic Potential
As a life coach I’m not going to let a little thing like the end of the world stop me
Kyrie Gray
Sep 12
Unromantic Quotes for Mugs Because We Don’t All Have Perfect Relationship Records
Unromantic Quotes for Mugs Because We Don’t All Have Perfect Relati...
Everyone deserves a cup even if they don’t deserve a trophy for their dating history
Kyrie Gray
Sep 11
How to Make Women Go Crazy for You and in General
How to Make Women Go Crazy for You and in General
Literary tips that might just drive her literally insane
Kyrie Gray
Sep 8
Emily Dickinson Finds Meaning in a Modern World
Emily Dickinson Finds Meaning in a Modern World
“If I can stop one friend from dating, I shall not live in vain.”
Zoe/ Zoieyx
Sep 6
Dante’s Inferno for Writers
Dante’s Inferno for Writers
The 9 circles of Hell for sins the writing community regularly commits
Kyrie Gray
Sep 5
Why Dating Jeremy Bentham isn’t a Good Idea
Why Dating Jeremy Bentham isn’t a Good Idea
A comic about dating dead philosophers
Kyrie Gray
Sep 4
DJ Typhoid Mary is Cooking Up Fire Music and Disease at this Underground Rave
DJ Typhoid Mary is Cooking Up Fire Music and Disease at this Underg...
Death Drops are guaranteed all night long
Megan Archbold
Aug 31
How to Build Your Bookshelf Without Destroying Your Relationship
How to Build Your Bookshelf Without Destroying Your Relationship
A step by step guide from us at your favorite cheap disposable furniture company
Ella F.
Aug 30
I’m a Black Blazer Not a Miracle Worker
I’m a Black Blazer Not a Miracle Worker
Don’t look at me, I can’t explain that resume gap
Kyrie Gray
Aug 29
My Top 5 Streams of Income
My Top 5 Streams of Income
Finding financial security wherever I can
Kyrie Gray
Aug 28
I, Herman Melville, Ask That You Please Stop Teaching My Bloated Whale Encyclopedia to High…
I, Herman Melville, Ask That You Please Stop Teaching My Bloated Wh...
Please don’t recommend my book, I beg you
Caleb Coy
Aug 24
Ode to Hot Girl Summer
Ode to Hot Girl Summer
Did thou watchest my reels?
Emily Holi
Aug 23
I Got Glasses and Realized My Boyfriend is Super Mid
I Got Glasses and Realized My Boyfriend is Super Mid
Do I return the glasses, or him?
Leslie Diana
Aug 22
Signs Your Loved One is Addicted to Jane Austen
Signs Your Loved One is Addicted to Jane Austen
Recognize the signs of regency obsession before it’s too late
Kyrie Gray
Aug 21
Ten Plausible Reasons Why Women’s Clothing Lacks Pockets
Ten Plausible Reasons Why Women’s Clothing Lacks Pockets
Fashion is fickle but our desire for pockets is not
Kyrie Gray
Aug 18
Greetings from Me, the White Carpet in Your New Apartment
Greetings from Me, the White Carpet in Your New Apartment
“Don’t even dream about getting your deposit back.”
Kyrie Gray
Aug 17
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