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July 6, 2018

Confessions of a Tired Brown Girl

There are periods of your life that are in constant flux. Some would just call it growing up, but at one point it felt like..

June 28, 2018

Paola Proctor: Mixing MMA & Music

Introducing singer-songwriter Paola Proctor Most people want to know how Paola Proctor got into MMA (mixed martial arts). I certainly did and I made my way..

June 27, 2018

The Eloquent Speaker: The People We Meet (Part 2)

In Part 2 of “The Eloquent Speaker” series, we cover these types of conversationalists: The Interviewer The Button Pusher The Bore If you missed out..

May 17, 2018

The Eloquent Speaker: The People We Meet (Part 1)

These tips are not only for the silent introvert or for the shy, timid boy. I admire Margaret Shepherd’s guide for its open influence to..

April 27, 2018

She and Them

by Katalina Gamarra *Disclaimer: Please note that this story is a work of fiction and contains graphic language and situations. Any resemblance to real persons,..

March 12, 2018

Dear Heartbreak

To my most painful and most powerful organ, I’ve broken at least five bones. I’ve had needles inserted all over my upper body. I’ve been..

March 9, 2018

To the First Impression Gone Wrong

You’ve been my dream since the day I learned of your existence. I’d had no idea there was a full, fresh, green land just waiting..

March 5, 2018

Starting a Career Path

We all dread when our parents ask: “What do you want to do? What is the plan?” It is the most aggravating question we get from..

September 18, 2017

The Eloquent Speaker: 10 Rules of Conversation

Introducing a fresh new column on the art of communication by Karessa Abe “Conversation lets you be an artist every time you open your mouth..

Essays & Thoughts

August 7, 2017

Minimalism: Balance, Process, and Prioritize

Minimalism :: Part 003 by Jus TriSeveral articles have drawn a correlation between mess and genius–messy desks, sleepless nights, poor handwriting–all are indicators of genius...

July 17, 2017

Minimalism: The Mood of Modification

Minimalism :: Part 002 by Jus TriMy favorite color is gray and I just started bullet journaling, but other than that I haven’t got the..

July 17, 2017

Dear Girls

For the Girls Learning to be Women, by Milly Pinkos To the Women in Process, We are taught many things, not all of them good...

July 10, 2017

Minimalism: Peace of Mind

Minimalism :: Part 001 by Jus TriI began my journey into minimalism late 2016. Around October, I wondered if I could live without one of..

May 6, 2017

Dear Heart

by Milly Pinkos To my Heart, Why are you so difficult? So unsure, so diffident, so voracious and compulsive? You are so many things, but..

March 7, 2017

Dear Future

To the child I hope I haveThere are going to be things in life that are beautiful. There will be the first greenery to pop..

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