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Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia
Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia is the fear of long words, and yes, it’s one of the longest words in the dictionary. From Merriam-Webster’s word-nerd rabbit holes to the irony of therapy sessions gone wrong, here’s a witty look at why language can both intimidate and connect us. Continue reading
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If Monday Had a Flavor, It Would Be Cough Syrup
Mondays have been cursed since the Babylonians named it after the Moon – chaos included. From medieval turnip markets to Victorian “Monday face,” history, psychology, and folklore all agree: Mondays are the worst. Science calls it contrast theory. I call it proof that the universe enjoys watching us suffer. Continue reading
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Screw Luck, I’m Running On Pure Spite and Sarcasm
Luck doesn’t just happen; it’s made – I think. Inspired by a substack article, I dive into how to “create luck” and if it’s even a thing. I tap into The Devil Wears Prada’s Andy Sachs journey. Is the magic related to chance? Or is it persistence, curiosity, and a hundred small risks from being… Continue reading
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Too Hot to Hustle
The fleeting magic of summer weekends. The kind that begs for a quiet escape under a shady tree with a good book and a riverside breeze. This is an ode to doing nothing well, reminding us all to slow down and savor life’s simple pleasures. Continue reading
The Creative Quill 