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Every story will focus on human resilience and balanced living while giving readers a value-added moment
Maryan Pelland, Woman with a Pen
Jan 20
When a Crisis Strikes You, Write About It
When a Crisis Strikes You, Write About It
You can survive divorce, indictment, bankruptcy, scandal — even soul-crushing public humiliation
Gloria Lesher
Aug 25
A Reader Lives a Thousand Lives
A Reader Lives a Thousand Lives
and a good writer sets the stage
Maryan Pelland, Woman with a Pen
Aug 20
Pick One Chair, and Sit On It; Pick Two, and Fall Between Them
Pick One Chair, and Sit On It; Pick Two, and Fall Between Them
The 20th-century version of “Pick a niche and commit to it.” Was Pavarotti ahead of his time?
Unbreakable Heart
Aug 19
How My Late Wife’s Resilience Set Me Free From Worry and Stress About Life
How My Late Wife’s Resilience Set Me Free From Worry and Stress About Life
I learned this after celebrating her birthday for a week!
Daniel Ng
Aug 18
It’s Always Five Minutes to Midnight
It’s Always Five Minutes to Midnight
Don’t forget the matches and the can opener
A. Gee
Aug 17
I’m a Wit and You’re Only Half Right
I’m a Wit and You’re Only Half Right
How to paraprosdokianize your writing for fun and profit — or not
Maryan Pelland, Woman with a Pen
Aug 16
Afraid to Tell or Write the Truth About Yourself? And Others?
Afraid to Tell or Write the Truth About Yourself? And Others?
You are the storyteller and “hero” of your stories
Gloria Lesher
Aug 12
My Late Wife’s Love and Spirit Live In Our Hearts
My Late Wife’s Love and Spirit Live In Our Hearts
We celebrated her birthday big time!
Daniel Ng
Aug 12
An Easy Way to Put Our Objectivity on Quick Dial
An Easy Way to Put Our Objectivity on Quick Dial
We just need to ask ourselves one question
HCwrites
Aug 11
Hack For A Simple, Inexpensive Standing Desk — Hacks #16
Hack For A Simple, Inexpensive Standing Desk — Hacks #16
Transform your regular desk in less than five minutes and alleviate back and neck strain
Victoria Kjos
Aug 11
On the Effective Use of the Overused Eff Bomb
On the Effective Use of the Overused Eff Bomb
Resilient writing — If you’re going to use an expletive, make it count! Plus the funniest shaggy-dog story ever
Maryan Pelland, Woman with a Pen
Aug 10
“He Who Dares Not Grasp the Thorn,
“He Who Dares Not Grasp the Thorn,
Should never crave the rose”
Unbreakable Heart
Aug 8
Republicans for Harris May Be the Most Powerful Movement in US History
Republicans for Harris May Be the Most Powerful Movement in US History
My personal opinion — how this nation will at last stifle the insurrections and provide liberty and justice for all
Maryan Pelland, Woman with a Pen
Aug 6
Belief: From Pennies to Profits on Medium
Belief: From Pennies to Profits on Medium
My little miracle of the quarter
Gloria Lesher
Aug 4
Shaping Serenity: How Mud, Sweat, and Frustration Transformed My Life
Shaping Serenity: How Mud, Sweat, and Frustration Transformed My Life
My whole self changed when I put away my pen and immersed myself in clay
Maryan Pelland, Woman with a Pen
Aug 2
Tap into Existing Joy to Cope Better with Ambiguous Loss
Tap into Existing Joy to Cope Better with Ambiguous Loss
It’s a reliable way to cultivate gratitude in our lives
HCwrites
Aug 2
Adjusting Your Outlook on Life-Optimism 101
Adjusting Your Outlook on Life-Optimism 101
To complement the current improvement in the US election outlook, I offer 7 lucky ways to feel fortunate
Maryan Pelland, Woman with a Pen
Jul 31
It’s Not the Thought That Counts
It’s Not the Thought That Counts
Fishsticks and croissants
A. Gee
Jul 31
The Mind’s Electric Sea: My Voyage into Altered States
The Mind’s Electric Sea: My Voyage into Altered States
Brain-machine technology mimics campfires and drumming to put you in trance
Gloria Lesher
Jul 30
What Makes Me Want to Read Your Story?
What Makes Me Want to Read Your Story?
I want to help you — but get something out of it for myself
Gloria Lesher
Jul 26
The Beauty, Intensity, and Honesty of Beth
The Beauty, Intensity, and Honesty of Beth
Spending time with her is luxurious
Trisha Ready
Jul 26
Could Keeping Found Money Bring on Bad Karma?
Could Keeping Found Money Bring on Bad Karma?
I should have thought about that before I picked it up
Vera-Marie Landi
Jul 25
Your Higher Self Is the Best Friend You Didn’t Know You Had
Your Higher Self Is the Best Friend You Didn’t Know You Had
Knowable in different ways and known by different names
HCwrites
Jul 24
Attention Boomers and Gen Xers: These White Elephants Are Trashing Our Karma
Attention Boomers and Gen Xers: These White Elephants Are Trashing Our Karma
How can we evolve and advance when we can’t let go?
Maryan Pelland, Woman with a Pen
Jul 22
I Once Spent 60% of My Net Worth on a Suit Jacket
I Once Spent 60% of My Net Worth on a Suit Jacket
Never start a new job underdressed
Nit Arora
Jul 16
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