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The Day I Renounced Feminism

Women’s rights, men’s rights, who’s right?

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I Can't Find the Punchline

Outside the typical Monday woes, this past Monday brought along with it some extremely troubling news. Robin Williams, actor, comedian, legend, and icon, killed himself in his home. He was 63.

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Tap Roots, Feeder Roots and Tree Canopies

What do Lucinda Williams, bread from Durham, and your grandpa have in common?

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Gimme an M, Gimme an E, Look at Me, Me, Me

Lately, I’ve noticed a new line being drawn, and it’s the one between which parts of our bodies are socially acceptable to show in public and which ones aren’t.

Making Ripples

How Many Skinks Can You Count in Your Yard?

Now is the time to witness these humorously named, brilliantly colored, and overlooked reptiles scurrying about your patio or rock wall.

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To Thine Own Self

Too many times, people try to hide who they are. Maybe I shouldn’t be surprised at that, but I still am.

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Vegan Delights of Summer

Vegetarian and vegan diets are healthy and can adequately meet nutritional requirements according to the Mayo Clinic, ChooseMyPlate.gov, and the USDA.

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Local Poet Focuses on 'Captial P' Poetry

Pamela Sue Hitchcock is dedicated to poetry. Not to her own poems in particular.

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5 More Worthwhile Things to Spend Your Money on Than Some Bro’s Potato Salad

Millennials throw their money at stupid shit. Seriously. Thanks to the magic of the internet, young people with disposable income can be connected to people with dumb ideas faster than ever before.

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Watch What You Put On The Internet

People overshare on a daily basis, and it’s not always sharing bad things.