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I’ve opened a new space on Substack, dedicated to something rather different from my usual publications. This is where I share more intimate stories drawn from my own unsettling life experiences. Some are deeply revealing; others are terrible enough to deserve a twist of dark humor and cartoonesque analogies. Come take a closer look to…
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I’m a bit late with today’s post, as I’ve been adjusting to a new environment and reconnecting with my family. Today’s subject stems from recent conversations about our experiences in the workforce. How interesting it is that something as innocent as approaching everyday situations intellectually can so often elicit unsavory reactions. What I haven’t mentioned…
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After thoroughly examining my dental situation and facial structure, and explaining the procedures and options available to address my health concerns, the dentist firmly but calmly looked into my eyes and said, “I can do all sorts of things to give you the aesthetic results you want, and prescribe pills for the pain. But this…
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When I was a tiny kid, my dad would often firmly but calmly respond to my questions: ‘Think, Amanda, think.’ My dad wasn’t quick to answer our “dumb” questions. He didn’t try to fix everything for me. He made me read maps while he was driving, and held me accountable for a wrong turn or…
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On Lies & Truths There are personalities that constantly exemplify the virtues of being righteous or righteousness, and a comment that often gets added to their message is, “Don’t lie.” From childhood to early adulthood, I’d go by this “don’t lie” belief and felt pride in abiding by that virtue. Until I caught myself using…
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There’s a generalized misconception about what Minimalism truly is. So, I’m breaking this down into three different areas—Interior Design, Beauty, and Lifestyle. In a way, I’ve been gradually becoming a spokesperson for this belief because I know in my heart that many people would benefit from adopting this lifestyle, as I have. For Interior Design,…
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adj. Méx. Que muestra apego a lo extranjero con menosprecio de lo propio. ………….. Este es un escrito especial para el día de hoy Septiembre 16 del 2026. Ponle play a este álbum de Los Hermanos Gutiérrez para entrar en el “mood” y date un momento para leer esta historia. ………….. La Independencia de México…
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Dear reader, I invite you, as always, to take an interest and look a little deeper. Years back, when I first began noticing or knowing about the feminist movement, I had my restraints in buying into what it was. Mainly because, in my childhood, I was positively influenced by boys and men. I had my…
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Some decisions in life look like quitting from the outside. Sometimes, they’re actually decisions to choose a different kind of difficulty. Yes, as adults, we’ve probably all come to know that anything can be hard in life. That’s why people often say, “You should just stick things through.” But personally, I prefer to choose what…
