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Yes, Men and Women Can Be Friends

It usually depends on the maturity of the guy.

Dec 6, 2024

A selfie of a man and a woman in their seats at a theatre.

Dec 6, 2024

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The Memoirist

Is This Going to Bother You, Man?

As he clicked his lighter and looked at me, I finally breathed.

Nov 29, 2024

A man smoking a joint and exhaling

Nov 29, 2024

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On — “On Tyranny”

Are we headed for a tyrannical phase of the United States Government? It never hurts to be vigilant.

Nov 29, 2024

Perched on a high vantage point, a regal lion statue overlooks the sprawling city below as the sun sets, casting a golden glow across the skyline. The warm hues of the sunset beautifully contrast with the cool city tones, while the lion’s stoic presence adds a touch of nobility to the urban landscape. This moment captures the serene transition from day to night in a bustling metropolis, witnessed by an immovable symbol of strength and vigilance.

Nov 29, 2024

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The Memoirist

Love on a 70’s Tour Bus

“May I sit with you?” I asked, hoping to find a seat that wasn’t adjacent to the claptrap that I had endured the day prior.

Nov 25, 2024

Shows a young man and a young woman smiling in red caps and gowns graduating from college.

Nov 25, 2024

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The Clear Path

Differences Between AA and NA

Their cultures diverge in subtle yet significant ways

Nov 22, 2024

This photo captures a diverse group of individuals in a moment of concentration and engagement at a seminar or conference. The focus is particularly on a young woman in the foreground, dressed in an orange blazer, who embodies the attentive and thoughtful demeanor exhibited by the audience. Her curly hair and contemplative expression suggest she is deeply absorbed in the presentation, reflecting the overall atmosphere of learning and professional development that characterizes such events.

Nov 22, 2024

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The Election Ruined My Late Night Comedy Viewing

Nothing is funny anymore.

Nov 16, 2024

A map of the counties in the United States. Counties that voted for Trump are red, and those that voted for Harris are blue. The map is overwhelmingly red.

Nov 16, 2024

Seriously, She Fell

They separated us as soon as we arrived at the emergency room.

Nov 9, 2024

An older woman in a wheelchair talking to a nurse.

Nov 9, 2024

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I Finally Visited an Audiologist

Was my hearing really that bad?

Oct 22, 2024

A doctor having a discussion with an older gentleman patient

Oct 22, 2024

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Making Traditional Macedonian Ajvar

Autumn has arrived in North Macedonia, and that means the smell of home-cooked ajvar is in the air.

Oct 19, 2024

An old woman outside in a blue dress and apron stirring a large pot of peppers with a giant wooden paddle over on a wood stove.

Oct 19, 2024

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I Found My Partner Dating Online as a Senior

Yes, it can be a horror show, but I was careful, patient, and selective. After six months, bucking the odds, I found a wonderful woman

Oct 18, 2024

An older couple smiling on a stone bridge in winter in a Balkan town with rocky hills in the background.

Oct 18, 2024

Jeffrey Spencer, Peace Corps Volunteer

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