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And somehow that’s the one. That’s the truth that makes me look down and realize I’m not shaking. I’m barely swaying in the wind. Not so fragile. I have roots.

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On Roots

Picture of Joy Youell Joy Youell: Apr 15, 2025 11:38:27 AM
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On Misery

Picture of Joy Youell Joy Youell: Mar 7, 2025 10:26:08 AM
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Icons can be completely innocent and fun. But sometimes they are not.

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On Icons

Picture of Joy Youell Joy Youell: Nov 16, 2024 8:50:58 AM
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So yeah, failure sucks. It's messy and sometimes it really hurts. It's also the stuff that helps us bloom.

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Failure – The Compost of Life

Picture of Kaitlin Last Kaitlin Last: Nov 16, 2024 8:47:25 AM
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TACO BOMB

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Make Tacos Not Bombs

Picture of Mark Bowden Mark Bowden: Oct 31, 2024 8:30:00 AM
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Maybe it was always an option to do that. But sometimes you just need a little push.

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Making the Choice: Downgrading to a Dumbphone in 2024

Picture of Taylor Zantingh Taylor Zantingh: Oct 31, 2024 8:30:00 AM
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You need 2 things to be a writer.

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The Ego-Crusher

Picture of Shannon O'Shea Shannon O'Shea: Oct 31, 2024 7:00:00 AM
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a spark

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Finding the Spark

Picture of Emma Goldhaber Emma Goldhaber: Oct 17, 2024 8:15:00 AM
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So, be a swan – it does get you ahead.

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Swan

Picture of Ross Henderson Ross Henderson: Oct 10, 2024 10:13:03 AM
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david sedaris and a pig

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On Cannibalism

Picture of Joy Youell Joy Youell: Sep 25, 2024 12:27:38 PM
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