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Discussion Topic: Why is colorful packaging evil?

Discussion Topic: Why is colorful packaging evil?

Dearest pretty people,
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Oliver Shiny5 days ago
“Know what’s good in life? It’s far away from you.”

“Know what’s good in life? It’s far away from you.”

Lies are hard to deal with, and the internet lies.
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Oliver Shiny5 days ago
Racism is not Dark Matter

Racism is not Dark Matter

Scientists can disagree whether dark matter exists. They can probe and test and even do research on the physics which prove or disprove it…
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Todd Hannula 🤓Apr 5
Trust me when I say this, 4000 recommends is ungodly.

Trust me when I say this, 4000 recommends is ungodly.

A hundred Recommends on Medium is actually better…
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Dheeraj DhobleyOct 5, 2015
My Two Cents

My Two Cents

Don’t compare yourself. I know, I do it all the time and sink into a sad little funk about the amazing writing out there and what the hell…
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Lisa ReneeOct 5, 2015
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DCI WoodersonMar 12 min read

The 23 Things You Have to Do Right Now or Bunnies Will Die Somewhere

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Todd Hannula 🤓Feb 253 min read
On San Francisco’s Quantified Self-Delusion
Holly Wood
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Empathy is nearing extinction.

When I see people going stark raving mad to protect or defend a zillionaire boss of a company that…

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Colette Clarke TorresFeb 175 min read
I Wake. And the World Is Good. Because I Am Loved.
DCI Wooderson
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I feel sad reading this,

Sad that you didn’t get love from your mom.

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Sobremesa: Conversations

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I’ll never forget the moment I went from “it’s a human issue, not a gender issue” to…

I’ll never forget the moment I went from “it’s a human issue, not a gender issue” to…

“It’s definitely a gender issue.”
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Sherry CarisMar 10
Conversations: Preemptive Nostalgia

Conversations: Preemptive Nostalgia

To every person, of every creed, there comes a time when they must decide…do I participate, or do I change the subject and talk about…myself? ¶ Deep, right? I’m having one of those days. ¶ Here are a few conversation starters I found. Do let me know if any of them get you talking. Send your responses to me here. ¶ “Tolkien, Failure, and Lord of the Rings: What if Tolkien hadn’t finished Lord of the Rings?” by Joe Filcik ¶ “How Can Discipline Become Easy?” by Kenneth Burke ¶ “That Really Was Hattori Hanzo Steel: We Are All a Product of Other People’s Perceptions” by DCI Wooderson ¶ “That One Person On the Internet Is…
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Oliver ShinyMar 22
The 4 Principles Of Becoming Visible On Medium

The 4 Principles Of Becoming Visible On Medium

Read this if you’re new & struggling to reach your audience.
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E.VionaMar 4
I don’t understand multi-tasking.

I don’t understand multi-tasking.

All hail the mighty pen.
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Sherry CarisMar 12
There’s No Place Like Home

There’s No Place Like Home

I belong to a cult. A very strange cult. I didn’t even know that I belonged to it until I went to my twentieth high school reunion. I…
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GutbloomOct 25, 2015
METH IS A COMPLICATED STORY

METH IS A COMPLICATED STORY

Hi Veronica. Thanks so much for sharing your story here. That takes courage and I applaud you for putting it out there like this. It was…
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altoMar 3
More importantly: your journey.

More importantly: your journey.

Wow! What a great story! I “came back” to check on you, Felicia.
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Colette Clarke TorresMar 10
A Medium for the “reader” persona —

A Medium for the “reader” persona —

I don’t know about you, but one of the things I like best about Medium is not the writing, it is the reading.
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Andrei DraganescuMar 1
Your idea of turning the tables on those who promote and encourage white supremacy is an…

Your idea of turning the tables on those who promote and encourage white supremacy is an…

And reminds me of the work of radical educator Jane Elliot, who in 1979 was a third grade American teacher and focus of the 1970…
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altoMar 8
First Paragraphs Vs Clickbaity Titles

First Paragraphs Vs Clickbaity Titles

There’s a basic difference between a first paragraph and a clickbaity title. A clickbaity title is cheap, titillating and somewhat random…
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Mrinal BoseMar 19
Enough with the Morning Advice Already

Enough with the Morning Advice Already

I’ll admit that there is some good, practical morning advice here, some of which I try to follow — rehydrate, healthy breakfast, etc.
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Lisa ReneeAug 10, 2015
Conversations: Skins thick, thin, feminine, feminist, virtual, nautical, and space faring.

Conversations: Skins thick, thin, feminine, feminist, virtual, nautical, and space faring.

Hello, dearest pretty people,
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Oliver ShinyMar 11
RULES OF THE TROLL GAME

RULES OF THE TROLL GAME

Nice! I still say he is a sadistic meth head that is gayer than a Cats chorus boy. Either way, nine times out of ten they are the guys who…
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altoJan 14
White Men: It’s time

White Men: It’s time

We need to exercise our ability to move and move our asses out of the way. Now.
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Todd Hannula 🤓Jan 25
Trump-isms

Trump-isms

Supported by more misunderstanding
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Todd Hannula 🤓Dec 18, 2015
My Ten Lessons From Marriage

My Ten Lessons From Marriage

You are an old pro. Marriage is like moving to New York city. If you’re in NYC for 24 hours you’re a New Yorker. If you’re married for an…
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GutbloomNov 7, 2015
Satori. The Dream Killer.

Satori. The Dream Killer.

Sometimes we screw up. We forget why. But, that’s ok.
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Todd Hannula 🤓Feb 20
I get mistaken for a woman a lot

I get mistaken for a woman a lot

I take it as a compliment.
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Oliver ShinyFeb 13
Letter to 18-Year-Old Lisa

Letter to 18-Year-Old Lisa

Here’s a preview, buckle up —
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Lisa ReneeJun 15, 2015
The Early Bird Gets the Worm — Really?

The Early Bird Gets the Worm — Really?

No eight-step morning routine will change your life.
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Cristina JuesasNov 16, 2015
MISPLACED ANXIETY…

MISPLACED ANXIETY…

I was distressed for a while when it was clear my middle daughter loved clothes, hair, make-up, and all things related to appearance. Irish…
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Karen KilbaneJan 3
How to keep the wheel moving

How to keep the wheel moving

Oh, Jeff, you can’t imagine how much I’ve enjoyed reading your piece! Thanks for this! As I was reading it, I saw myself from a few years…
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Cristina JuesasOct 11, 2015
Coding is not the answer

Coding is not the answer

Do we really need a world where everybody is a software developer?
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Cristina JuesasDec 6, 2015
POMQA: Helping Writers.

POMQA: Helping Writers.

Your writing is not the issue. Your exposure in the network is the issue. I’m part of a band of Medium misfits that do crazy things on…
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Todd Hannula 🤓Nov 18, 2015
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