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Because Sometimes the Person You Need to Give the Pep Talk to is Yourself
Because Sometimes the Person You Need to Give the Pep Talk to is Yourself
The art of writing letters to Future You
October J.
Sep 26
This Fascinating Study Determined How Much Money You Need To Be Happy
This Fascinating Study Determined How Much Money You Need To Be Happy
In a nutshell, less is more.
October J.
Feb 18, 2022
3 Things Actually Worth Spending Your Money On
3 Things Actually Worth Spending Your Money On
A look back at what has truly been worth my hard-earned dollars over the past 40+ years.
October J.
Dec 13, 2021
Your Body Remembers Even When Your Mind Doesn’t — How To Cope With Grief
Your Body Remembers Even When Your Mind Doesn’t — How To Cope With Grief
Proven strategies for coping with grief.
October J.
Nov 18, 2021
Pandemic Diaries: The Funny Stuff
Pandemic Diaries: The Funny Stuff
Cataloging the funny bits.
October J.
Aug 7, 2021
Pandemic Diaries: The Day I Quit My Job
Pandemic Diaries: The Day I Quit My Job
A different kind of grief.
October J.
Jul 13, 2021
Pandemic Diaries: Saying Goodbye to Human’s Best Friend
Pandemic Diaries: Saying Goodbye to Human’s Best Friend
And why grieving for a pet is not the same as grieving for a human.
October J.
Jul 6, 2021
Pandemic Diaries: The Last Goodbye
Pandemic Diaries: The Last Goodbye
Real stories from the COVID-19 global pandemic.
October J.
Jun 27, 2021
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