Miss Charlotte
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THE SEQUAL: How the Paralympics reveal the best of us
Do you remember Teen Beat magazine? Xennials, I’m looking at you. My adolescent heartthrobs and idols postered on my wall included Alyssa Milano, Johnny Depp, River Phoenix, Keanu Reeves, and the New Kids on the Block.
By Miss Charlotte2 years ago in Humans
The Governor’s Ball
37 dead, and many others were clinging to life in comas or permanently blinded. They named the program Barn Owl because it was stealthy and brilliant. A software virus so frightening it did what parents, teachers, and mental health professionals tried to accomplish for decades -- keep us away from our electronics.
By Miss Charlotte2 years ago in Horror
How the Paralympics reveal the best of us.
Do you know how gold gets refined? Raw materials are placed inside a crucible and over a flame. Under that extreme pressure, it heats up to a boil. Then, all the junk that isn’t gold separates and floats to the top to get thrown out; only the very best remains.
By Miss Charlotte3 years ago in Humans
The Bug Haters Club
I love the outdoors. It’s one of the sweetest parts of living in Canada. I *also* hate bugs. Even as a small child, I knew I had to find a way to make these two coexist. And as I got older, I found others like me ~ AKA bug detesting, nature enthusiasts.
By Miss Charlotte3 years ago in Earth
The Wall of Love & Good Fortune
It was my last day, and it was time. Thirty years on the force, eighteen as the robbery unit's lead detective. I dedicated my life to this job and the community I serve, but my tacklebox was ready, and I could hear the loons calling over the glass-calm misty morning water. Is there a prettier sound? If so, I haven’t heard it.
By Miss Charlotte3 years ago in Criminal
Joy Spray: Little Effort/Big Impact
I consider good fortune like a credit card: I keep my balance in check and never want to be too indebted. So even if you’re not feeling very thankful right now, get ahead of the grace and pay it forward in advance. Here are eight cheap and easy ways I made this my season to serve.
By Miss Charlotte3 years ago in Lifehack
Be a Better Writer Handbook
Instant improvement hacks. Quick-and-dirty fixes to level-up your wordsmithness. 1. Seussing. What I just did above with “wordsmithness.” Named after Dr. Seuss, it’s the art of making up new units of language. Highly creative, it captivates the reader, shaking up predictable text, adding elements of charm and intrigue.
By Miss Charlotte4 years ago in Lifehack
The Speakeasy
Conservatives are the new counterculture. Or are we? Either way, I like it. Do you know what I love about us? Many things, but my absolute favorite is how we come out swinging when we’re backed into a corner. You can take comfort knowing that when your fundamental rights get trampled on ~ like freedom of speech ~ we’ll buck.
By Miss Charlotte4 years ago in The Swamp