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Write For The Maze
Opening up my publication to the public
Michele Maize
Jul 11
Featured stories
My “Sliding Doors” Year
My “Sliding Doors” Year
Memories of a wild and free time with a childhood friend
Steffany Ritchie
Aug 21
While I Teach My Foster Dog to Sit, She Teaches Me Everything Else
While I Teach My Foster Dog to Sit, She Teaches Me Everything Else
Another day, another foster
Melissa Rock
Aug 7
Latest stories
Life Changes, So Too Must We
Life Changes, So Too Must We
I’m stepping out of my comfort zone to embrace the new.
Becca CO 🌵
Aug 31
The Best Mexican Food I Ever Ate was Served Without a Margarita
The Best Mexican Food I Ever Ate was Served Without a Margarita
But did include a heaping basket of hope
Andy Spears
Aug 19
Seeing Evanescence in Concert Was a Highlight of Our European Vacation
Seeing Evanescence in Concert Was a Highlight of Our European Vacation
We never expected such kindness from strangers at a rainy music festival in Switzerland
Krista Rausin
Jul 26
How I Came to Forgive the Unforgivable
How I Came to Forgive the Unforgivable
Learning to love myself in recovery
Andy Spears
Jul 25
Gold at Midnight
Gold at Midnight
When colors change
Peter Sassi
Jul 24
The Aftermath of Broken Promises
The Aftermath of Broken Promises
Divorce has taught me the most important lessons of my life.
Becca CO 🌵
Jul 12
The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Provide Fresh Perspective About the Dance Competition World
The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Provide Fresh Perspective About the Dance Competition World
Is it traumatic and are disorders breeding while waiting to erupt?
Michele Maize
Jul 8
The Conundrum of College Admissions
The Conundrum of College Admissions
California is tough to crack
Michele Maize
Mar 20
When Vanity Takes a Bite or a Plastic Tray
When Vanity Takes a Bite or a Plastic Tray
A middle-aged lady with a mouth full of plastic
Michele Maize
Jan 24
The Problem with Electric Vehicles
The Problem with Electric Vehicles
Saving the environment comes at a cost
Michele Maize
Dec 28, 2023
Let’s Talk About The Zipper Merge
Let’s Talk About The Zipper Merge
Pet peeve 101 with my PSA for the day
Michele Maize
Nov 17, 2023
When Life and Family Trumps Medium
When Life and Family Trumps Medium
October became the perfect time to relax
Michele Maize
Oct 12, 2023
The Pre-Party Will Be at My House
The Pre-Party Will Be at My House
These teens don’t know what they said yes to
Michele Maize
Sep 25, 2023
Living to 100 Without Even Trying
Living to 100 Without Even Trying
Blue Zones in different areas of the world that have the highest number of centenarians — a fascinating documentary that dives deep
Michele Maize
Sep 6, 2023
Alcohol is the Ultimate Gateway Drug
Alcohol is the Ultimate Gateway Drug
Marijuana doesn’t stand a chance in this comparison
Michele Maize
Aug 5, 2023
When You Don’t Want Your Kids to Make the Same Mistakes
When You Don’t Want Your Kids to Make the Same Mistakes
Letting go of control is hard but I also want my kids to know where bad decisions can lead you
Michele Maize
Jul 29, 2023
“Getting a Drink” Does Not Have To Mean Alcohol
“Getting a Drink” Does Not Have To Mean Alcohol
We should flip the narrative and normalize alcohol-free drinks
Michele Maize
Jul 11, 2023
We Should Have a Share Option Within Medium
We Should Have a Share Option Within Medium
With restrictions so it doesn’t get out of hand
Michele Maize
Jul 3, 2023
Getting Sauced and Slipping out of a Las Vegas Bar Sober
Getting Sauced and Slipping out of a Las Vegas Bar Sober
Staying sober is surprisingly easy if you give it enough time
Michele Maize
Jun 30, 2023
Get Out and Live So You Have Something to Write About
Get Out and Live So You Have Something to Write About
I’ve noticed Medium has some cobwebs hanging around
Michele Maize
Jun 24, 2023
My Whole Body Hurts From Used Car Shopping
My Whole Body Hurts From Used Car Shopping
Shady guys and weird situations
Michele Maize
Jun 20, 2023
He Put Up With My Shit and Stuck Around for 20 Years
He Put Up With My Shit and Stuck Around for 20 Years
20 years of ups and downs but it was always full of love
Michele Maize
Jun 1, 2023
‘Twas a Night Full of Magic and Trickery
‘Twas a Night Full of Magic and Trickery
The Famous Magic Castle in Hollywood left us full of questions and speculation
Michele Maize
May 27, 2023
Turn Your Struggles into Your Superpower
Turn Your Struggles into Your Superpower
Our past bad choices can help someone else today
Michele Maize
May 13, 2023
Your Happiness Shouldn’t Be Contingent On Other People
Your Happiness Shouldn’t Be Contingent On Other People
Where does “people pleasing” stem from?
Michele Maize
May 6, 2023
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