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  • Each of the Bennet Sisters’ Favorite Workout Classes in 2022

    Each of the Bennet Sisters’ Favorite Workout Classes in 2022

    We can all agree that Lydia loves the Mirror, right?
    Go to the profile of Anna Flynn
    Anna Flynn
    Aug 17
    Clickbait Titles for 15 Classic Books

    Clickbait Titles for 15 Classic Books

    People will be desperate to read more
    Go to the profile of Kyrie Gray
    Kyrie Gray
    Aug 10
    Your Call is Not Important to the Robots

    Your Call is Not Important to the Robots

    Why you should be nice to the automatic voice system
    Go to the profile of Kyrie Gray
    Kyrie Gray
    Aug 9
    I’m Already 8 and Have Almost Given Up Hope of Affording a Dollhouse of My Own

    I’m Already 8 and Have Almost Given Up Hope of Affording a Dollhous...

    It’s not easy for my generation
    Go to the profile of Kyrie Gray
    Kyrie Gray
    Aug 8
    I’m Just a Sea Witch Trying to Run a Legitimate Business

    I’m Just a Sea Witch Trying to Run a Legitimate Business

    The fine print in your contract is a precaution
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    Kyrie Gray
    Aug 4
    Your Day as a Governess in a 19th Century Novel

    Your Day as a Governess in a 19th Century Novel

    You love your job but you can’t shake the feeling that something is not quite right
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    Kyrie Gray
    Aug 2
    A Daily Itinerary If You Were An Executioner During the French Revolution

    A Daily Itinerary If You Were An Executioner During the French Revo...

    Can’t neglect those weights when you’ve got heads to lift from baskets
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    Kyrie Gray
    Jul 5
    Desserts for the 4th of July that are More American Than Apple Pie

    Desserts for the 4th of July that are More American Than Apple Pie

    Would you like another slice of truth?
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    Kyrie Gray
    Jul 4
    The Times-Examiner Comments on a Masterful, But Ever-So-Slightly Problematic, Article in Sunday’s…

    The Times-Examiner Comments on a Masterful, But Ever-So-Slightly Pr...

    Setting the record straight!
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    Elise Seyfried
    Jul 1
    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??
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    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.”
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    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.”
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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?
    Go to the profile of Kyrie Gray
    Kyrie Gray
    May 4
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