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  • Maggie The Sloth’s Day As A Minimum Wage Employee

    Maggie The Sloth’s Day As A Minimum Wage Employee

    Ah, the sun is rising. It’s a beautiful day to get underpaid but where is Maggie??
    Go to the profile of Kristi Iovino
    Kristi Iovino
    Jun 24
    What to Give Your Human on Father’s Day

    What to Give Your Human on Father’s Day

    I am man’s best giver of gifts
    Go to the profile of Kyrie Gray
    Kyrie Gray
    Jun 18
    As the Story on This Food Blog, I Can Honestly Say You Don’t Deserve Me

    As the Story on This Food Blog, I Can Honestly Say You Don’t Deserv...

    “Just use the scroll button, loser.”
    Go to the profile of Kyrie Gray
    Kyrie Gray
    Jun 13
    We Need to Break Up Before 11:59 EST

    We Need to Break Up Before 11:59 EST

    “The trial period is almost up and I don’t want my credit card to get charged.”
    Go to the profile of Kyrie Gray
    Kyrie Gray
    Jun 7
    4 Horrifying Monsters of Yore Plus Their 1 Really Annoying Friend

    4 Horrifying Monsters of Yore Plus Their 1 Really Annoying Friend

    Guess which one makes monsters flee
    Go to the profile of Kyrie Gray
    Kyrie Gray
    Jun 2
    Tips for New Writers from an Old Cat

    Tips for New Writers from an Old Cat

    The arguably best pet shares advice on writing, audience engagement, and more
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    Kyrie Gray
    Jun 1
    Need a Pied Piper to Take Care of Your Nasty Rat Problem?

    Need a Pied Piper to Take Care of Your Nasty Rat Problem?

    Might want to check out these online reviews
    Go to the profile of Sarah Lofgren
    Sarah Lofgren
    May 31
    You’re Invited to My Party for the Socially Anxious

    You’re Invited to My Party for the Socially Anxious

    I Promise It’ll Be Low-Key
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    Emma Kantor
    May 27
    You Cause Your Own Bad Luck says This Black Cat Turned Life Coach

    You Cause Your Own Bad Luck says This Black Cat Turned Life Coach

    Spend less time scapegoating innocent cats and more time getting rid of your self-limiting beliefs
    Go to the profile of Kyrie Gray
    Kyrie Gray
    May 25
    Your Daily Routine If You Were the Lady Protagonist in a Cozy Mystery Novel

    Your Daily Routine If You Were the Lady Protagonist in a Cozy Myste...

    The schedule of a cozy mystery female lead is no mystery
    Go to the profile of Kyrie Gray
    Kyrie Gray
    May 24
    5 Unusual Ways to Make New Friends As An Adult

    5 Unusual Ways to Make New Friends As An Adult

    It’s as easy as robbing a grave
    Go to the profile of Kyrie Gray
    Kyrie Gray
    May 18
    Other Uses for Those Tampons in Your Costco-Sized Box When It Feels Like You’ll Never Get Through…

    Other Uses for Those Tampons in Your Costco-Sized Box When It Feels...

    Waste Not
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    Kyrie Gray
    May 17
    Beauty Routines Guaranteed to Make You Look Gorgeous As Long As You Don’t Care About Consequences

    Beauty Routines Guaranteed to Make You Look Gorgeous As Long As You...

    Beauty is pain and also maybe a defense during a murder trial
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    Kyrie Gray
    May 12
    I’m a Cool Victorian Lady, Unlike Those Other Ladies

    I’m a Cool Victorian Lady, Unlike Those Other Ladies

    I’m not going to faint at the merest whiff of indiscretion
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    Kyrie Gray
    May 6
    Job Opportunity: Artist Building Exciting New Brand Seeks Muse

    Job Opportunity: Artist Building Exciting New Brand Seeks Muse

    A job description that won’t leave any muse inspired
    Go to the profile of Kyrie Gray
    Kyrie Gray
    May 5
    Cat Approved Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

    Cat Approved Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

    What do you give the woman who already has a cat?
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    Kyrie Gray
    May 4
    Inspiring Quotes from Literature’s Classic Characters

    Inspiring Quotes from Literature’s Classic Characters

    You can find the real wisdom if you read between the lines
    Go to the profile of Kyrie Gray
    Kyrie Gray
    May 3
    Nonexistent Self Help Books That Really Should Exist

    Nonexistent Self Help Books That Really Should Exist

    Self Improvement for those who don’t want to improve too much
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    Kyrie Gray
    Apr 27
    Honest Inspirational Mugs Shakespeare Would Love

    Honest Inspirational Mugs Shakespeare Would Love

    Have a bit of the bard’s wisdom with your morning coffee
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    Kyrie Gray
    Apr 26
    How to Succeed in Business and Life According to Some Dead Queens

    How to Succeed in Business and Life According to Some Dead Queens

    Why settle for the boardroom when you can have a throne room?
    Go to the profile of Kyrie Gray
    Kyrie Gray
    Apr 25
    I’m a Magician/Therapist and I’m Here to Make Your Anxiety Disappear

    I’m a Magician/Therapist and I’m Here to Make Your Anxiety Disappear

    Abracadabra! That’ll be $300.
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    Kristi Iovino
    Apr 23
    If Jane Austen Wrote Code Instead of Books

    If Jane Austen Wrote Code Instead of Books

    Apps the gentry of Regency England would have loved
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    Kyrie Gray
    Apr 21
    Is It Career Advice or Dating Wisdom?

    Is It Career Advice or Dating Wisdom?

    Relationship and job hunting feel the same because they are basically the same
    Go to the profile of Kyrie Gray
    Kyrie Gray
    Apr 20
    The Perils of Dating a French Man

    The Perils of Dating a French Man

    Lost in translation
    Go to the profile of Zena Comics
    Zena Comics
    Apr 18
    Things Your Pet Definitely Needs Right Now

    Things Your Pet Definitely Needs Right Now

    For only the low price of $99.99
    Go to the profile of Rebecca Frailich
    Rebecca Frailich
    Apr 16
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