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“Has anyone ever done such a horrible job that all of the work had to be scrapped?” I’ve graduated past asking that question, but thoughts

“I’m not sure that I have any interesting stories to tell. My life has been pretty boring.” When my Toastmasters mentor disagreed with me, I

“I find it hard to believe that your mother didn’t hug you or comfort you.” Another writer questioned me about the personal story I submitted

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I’m ready to defer this haphazard career journey I started in August. As much as substitute teaching and exploring special education excite me, that “Change

Today is the revelation of something that I’ve worked for three months to bring to fruition. Honestly, this adventure might be 35 years in the

“Daddy works. Mommy doesn’t work,’ my daughter cheerfully said to my mother-in-law as we packed up to lease.  While I tried to quickly interject that