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Soda Jerks

When I wrote in my article “Altitude Sickness” about working at a local five-star hotel and the experiences I had with guests there, those anecdotes happened when I worked for the children’s program. I spent the eight years previous to that working in the retail part of the hotel. In fact, my first job ever

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Republicans, not Democrats, will turn America into a Socialist Country

Watching the devolution of the Republican party under Trump’s leadership has convinced me that Republicans, not Democrats, will turn America into a socialist nation. Before the trolls call me deranged, deluded, or worse, a closet Democrat, I propose a few premises that I think most Americans can agree on before presenting my argument.  The first

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So You Want to Join a Writing Group Part V: Find Your Tribe

Being part of a writing group can be a harrowing experience. No matter how seasoned a writer you are, it’s already difficult to share your work, whether it’s with people you know or complete strangers. Knowing you’re going to hear things you won’t like doesn’t make it any easier. Sometimes, people in workshops can be

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