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Since I AM an Old Lady
Since I AM an Old Lady
I won’t wear red
Margie Pearl
Dec 3
Open Letter to Senior Management
Open Letter to Senior Management
The importance of complaining politely
Marla Bishop
Dec 3
What ‘Wicked’ Teaches Us About White and Black Women’s 2024 Voting Experiences
What ‘Wicked’ Teaches Us About White and Black Women’s 2024 Voting Experiences
Magic, race, and politics
Toni Crowe
Nov 24
Unicorns Are For Fairy Tales, Not Your Stale Relationship
Unicorns Are For Fairy Tales, Not Your Stale Relationship
Exploring the reality behind the fantasy
Chelsea Rose
Nov 16
Why Are You Mad? I’m Not Mad
Why Are You Mad? I’m Not Mad
Que sera sera — stop calling and texting me
Toni Crowe
Nov 12
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American Pie And The Rise Of The MILF
American Pie And The Rise Of The MILF
A look at the creation of a pop culture phenomenon
Chelsea Rose
Jan 27
As a Child of a Politician
As a Child of a Politician
I remember a time of civility
Margie Pearl
Sep 19
Confucius Say: When Man’s Penis Hard…
Confucius Say: When Man’s Penis Hard…
And other outstanding advice my mother gave me
Marla Bishop
Mar 3
Surprise! I Didn’t Learn Motherhood with Barbies and Dolls
Surprise! I Didn’t Learn Motherhood with Barbies and Dolls
MargiePearl’s article brought me back to a part of my childhood.
Manon F.
Apr 6
A Fight to Retain Inclusivity
A Fight to Retain Inclusivity
Opposing the Exclusion of Under 18s from Al-Anon Fellowship
Marla Bishop
Oct 3, 2023
Can You Lose Love?
Can You Lose Love?
Through a hole in your pocket
Margie Pearl
Jan 19
Wake Me When You Really Want to Attack the Climate Crisis
Wake Me When You Really Want to Attack the Climate Crisis
I’ll Be Here, Dreaming of Blue Skies and Green Fields
Michael Centrone
Apr 3
Living Apart Together: The Secret To A Happy Relationship?
Living Apart Together: The Secret To A Happy Relationship?
The new dating trend that is saving relationships
Chelsea Rose
Jan 11
People Who Can't Stay Still
People Who Can't Stay Still
Chill out, please, so you don't drop dead
Mark Tulin
Feb 12
The Hymn on the Street
The Hymn on the Street
Is drumming its way to you
Margie Pearl
Apr 12
Weed-Tox After 9 Years of Daily Use: Day 9
Weed-Tox After 9 Years of Daily Use: Day 9
Detoxing this demon feels subtle at first.
Margaret Pauline
Oct 13, 2023
Do You Know How To Text To Attract a Lover?
Do You Know How To Text To Attract a Lover?
The power of words to jump-start an affair
MonalisaSmiled
Feb 5
Endgame Scenarios: 2024/5
Endgame Scenarios: 2024/5
We’re fucked
Alex Boast
Apr 3
Hearts In A Dome~
Hearts In A Dome~
Forever and time
Anthony Cloe Huie (Choose Living Over Existing)
Feb 3
A Flicker of Inspiration
A Flicker of Inspiration
A poem about the inspirational power of loving yourself
Danielle Dahl, MSML
Sep 8, 2020
Instagram Refuses To Fat Shame Me
Instagram Refuses To Fat Shame Me
I can’t get censored no matter how hard I try
Reuben Salsa
Oct 20, 2020
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