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Taking Your Pet Everywhere Just Got a Whole Lot Easier, Here’s How
My entire childhood, I never left home without my favorite stuffed animal, a golden retriever from Build-a-Bear. I would take the stuffed animal everywhere you can imagine, from the mall to the zoo to family reunions and on long road trips.
Jessie ReardonPublished 2 years ago in Petlife I Went on One Bumble Date and Met the Love of My Life
It’s just one date, it’s no big deal, it’s just one date, it’ll be over soon, I kept chanting in my head as I walked toward the café where I was supposed to have tea with the first guy I’d ever met on a dating app.
A Handy Guide to Gender Identities
Hi there! I'm Danny, and I'm trans non-binary. This means I am not wholly male or female - the gender binaries. If I had to put a label on it, I'd call myself genderflux, but mostly I just use the term enby. The transgender umbrella encompasses many different genders and sexualities, and today, I'll be making a list of different genders, because I always love bringing recognition to the queer community. Many people think sex and gender are the same thing, and use them interchangeably despite them being very different. Sex refers to biological and physiological characteristics, such as chromosomes, genitalia, and hormones. Gender, on the other hand, is an identity, a personal sense of self. There are more than sixty recognized genders within the queer community, and three sexes: because, yes, intersex people exist.
ghostsandrebelsPublished 2 years ago in PrideIntroducing Reader Insights
Having access to unique and informed statistics is a key part of the Vocal experience. We use data to run our business, and we know you use data to run yours. Whether that means using readership stats to determine which of your stories are the most relatable, earnings to determine where the highest returns are, or subscriber stats to determine how wide your reach is, we want you to have access to the data you need to succeed.
Justin @ VocalPublished 2 years ago in ResourcesMy Wish For You
I wish it would stop Whatever it is That is hurting you All the things That hurt you . I wish you'd get That feeling you're looking for
Hannah CattousePublished 2 years ago in PoetsI'm A Recovering Perfectionist, And This Is My Story
As much as I like to think I'm a disciplined writer, I have to admit I'm not. Take this article for instance. I think I sat down to write it about fourteen times. Seriously. I kept concocting distractions that seemed to be a priority and every time I came back to my desk all I could whip up was another reason to stand up and mosey away.
Rick MartinezPublished 2 years ago in Journal5 Ways to Work Smarter and NOT Harder
It's the start of another workday, and you have a tremendous amount of stuff to complete. This situation is, of course, all too familiar to you. You've been there a few times before. There's simply so much to do, and not enough time to accomplish it all. But you will, of course, give it your all.
The Breatharian BloggerPublished 2 years ago in MotivationThe #1 Thing People Get Wrong About Piercings in the Workplace
Piercings are professional too! Oh yeah, so are tattoos. The #1 thing that jobs get wrong about piercings & tattoos is that they are placed on unqualified individuals.
Stephy EllsworthPublished 2 years ago in JournalAttend a Senior PGA Golf Tournment
When we retired, knowing we would be living on a restricted income we canceled DISH TV thinking we would not miss it. To our horror, especially my husband’s, only segments of each week’s golf tournaments could be seen with local channels. We missed the extensive commentaries, the backstories, and the personal accounts from the players. We agreed to adjust a budget to include DISH TV and haven’t regretted it once until we noticed the permanent indentation from our butts on the sofa.
Brenda MahlerPublished 2 years ago in UnbalancedBeyond The Lens: Interview with Untamed Photographer's Brian Moghari
Brian Moghari is a gifted wildlife photographer and filmmaker with a deep passion for marine ecosystems. Through his work, Brian's goal is to educate others on the importance of protecting our planet's natural environments and the wildlife we share them with. Since earning a degree in Film Production and TV from the University of Florida, his works have been featured on Netflix, National Geographic, HBO, AMC, Disney+, and the History Channel among many other popular platforms.
Untamed PhotographerPublished 2 years ago in EarthWhen The Baby Boomer Generation Was "Cool" or "Gucci" in Millennial Speak
The Baby Boom Generation (born 1946–1964), was the coolest, hippest, most modern generation ever, or “Gucci” in Millennial Speak. Trust me — I looked it up. Google says that “Gucci” is the Millennial slang for “cool”, “good”, or “fine”.
Joan GershmanPublished 2 years ago in FYISix Book Series to Read if You Like Goosebumps
The success of Goosebumps spawned a lot of similar series when it first came out, and it’s also helped inspire a new generation of middle grade authors to write there own series. I know that it’s monster of the week style has inspired my own work even though I don’t write for young audiences. And for those of you like me that are always looking for new books to read and have been bitten by the Goosebumps bug, here are 6 series that I’m sure you’ll love.
Jacob PeytonPublished 2 years ago in HorrorEverything We Know About The Disney Company-Wide Walkout Happening on March 22, 2022
Disney has been steeped in controversy over the past few years. Since its inception, the company has promoted itself as wholesome and welcoming with its slew of original and property-based content for audiences of all ages. In the decades since its creation, it has also grown into one of the most wealthy and powerful corporations in the world with its acquisitions of highly profitable franchises including Marvel, Star Wars, The Muppets, and countless others. As a global entity, it promotes itself as diverse and inclusive as it presents content made by creators from all walks of life. It also stages large-scale LGBTQ+ Pride events at its parks and occasionally highlights films and series with black, gay, and otherwise marginalized casts.
Culture SlatePublished 2 years ago in JournalChoosing Divorce Meant Finally Choosing Me
Three years ago, I made the bravest, and at the time, one of the saddest decisions in my life when I finally said, “Enough!” and ended my 30-year marriage 15 years after I knew it was already over. Never one to be a quitter, I continued to try to make the best of a horrible situation until my soul finally convinced me to choose life.
5 Legendary Musicians Who Suffer From Stage Fright
Stage fright can be crippling. Even to the average person, the thought that thousands of people are singularly focused on you at one time can be very overwhelming. Luckily, most of us will rarely, if ever, find ourselves in such a situation.
Intrusive Questions to Stop Asking People
People are curious and nosy, we all know that. But with certain topics it's better to leave yourself out of it and let people handle their own business. Here are a few examples of intrusive questions that you really shouldn't be asking people unless they welcome the conversation.
Tone BreistrandPublished 2 years ago in HumansSigur Ros (Concert Review)
If you and I ever attend the same concert, we should hang out. I'm not saying that because I'm fun to hang out with (which I am); I'm saying that because I always meet the most interesting people at concerts, so I should meet you. A Sigur Rós concert I went to at the Mann Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia's historic Fairmount Park was no different.
Ashley Hans: Philly Music VocalizerPublished 2 years ago in Beat10 Things You Didn't Know About Nutella
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Nutella There are two kinds of people in this world… Those that live and breathe the dark gooey goodness of Nutella and those that still have no idea what they are missing out on. Don’t stress which category you fell into. This popular hazelnut-chocolate smooth-licious spread is full of little secrets, not even the biggest Nutella fans may yet know. Here are 10 things you didn’t know about Nutella.
Crystal RaePublished 2 years ago in FeastWhat Can Presidents Do Once They Leave Office?
Imagine this, you served in the highest office of the land. You were the leader of the free world and are one of the most recognisable people on the planet. But now, it’s time to pack up and leave cause you’re out of a job. Where do you go from there?
Unintended
A cold kiss goodbye to the snowflakes that fall in the memories of winter. Running of the pack that weeps the death of all. And the foot prints left soom will be filled with the sins of time.