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What It's Like To Be: A Sociotherapist
When it comes to social workers, a certain stock image is likely what comes to mind: a stern, no-nonsense presence, a clipboard in one hand and metaphorical red tape in the other; an agent of the state, likely with the best intentions but ultimately lacking a certain level of compassion.
Jessica WhartonPublished 4 years ago in InterviewFor Chris’ Sake: Finally, A Podcast Worth Listening To | Interview
Audible entertainment and communications has been around for decades, with radio broadcasts coining their debut in history in 1920 and podcasts airing as early as 2004. Over the years, leaps in technology have evolved these terms to be what we know them as today, and on-air personalities have continued to attract listeners to their stations and shows in a manner that’s suitable for nearly all audience ages, unless otherwise specified. The hosts of these said radio stations and podcasts have a duty to reel in all ears to the platforms they represent, be it today’s greatest hits, rock ‘n’ roll classics, educational discussions, or newly released film reviews; there’s a genre for just about anybody. With that being said, there’s the on-air personalities that target their audiences well and are good at what they do, and then there’s people like Chris Anthony Lopez, who excel that of what you’d expect from your traditional podcast host.
Angela RosePublished 4 years ago in Interview- Supported by: Ollie
Whether Your Dog is Goofy, Naughty, or Independent, They were Born a Show Dog! Here's Why...
Your dog doesn’t need to be primped and preened to be the perfect pup. Boris and Doug know doggone-well that being a show dog means more than haircuts and fluffing up. When you think of “show dogs,” well-groomed pups prancing across the stage come to mind. But you don’t need to do all that to get your dog looking sharp behind the lens.
Boris and DougPublished 2 years ago in Petlife Moonstruck
I forget too often to look up. The night And the spectacle revealed as the light fades Still fill me with childlike wonder.
Dana CrandellPublished 2 years ago in PoetsTips to Get the Most Out of your Workouts
No matter the reason that you are exercising, you are obviously doing it for a reason. If you are trying to lose weight or just find a better way to relieve your stress, you need to get as much as you can out of your workout. Instead of just showing up and going through the motions, you should put as much effort into it as you can. The simple truth is that the more that you put in it, the more you will get out of it.
Shelley WengerPublished 2 years ago in MotivationVampire Legends from the History
For millennia, mankind has been haunted by vampire myths. Some of them are based on true events, which makes them creepier. Here are some terrifying urban legends that proved out to be true for more strange stories.
Review: "Army of Thieves"
It seems rather odd that Netflix had green-lit a cinematic universe for Zack Snyder seemingly overnight even before seeing the returns on his entry film "Army of the Dead", but here we are with a prequel entry to said universe starring the eccentric wisecracking criminal fan-favorite Dieter. Snyder stays on the film as a producer and writer but passes his director chair off to the main star of the film in Matthias Schweighofer. Army of Thieves ends up being a surprisingly fun heist film and at times more fun than its predecessor but it hides some horrible pacing issues and horribly written bland characters with a flurry of kinetic editing.
Nick CavuotiPublished 2 years ago in GeeksThe Squid Games is more real than we know
This all started one Saturday evening when my husband and I began scrolling through Netflix to find something to watch. For all couples out there, married or not - you know the drill.
Kaliyah MyersPublished 2 years ago in GeeksIs Your Relationship Karmic, Soulmate, or Twin Flame?
Have you found your soulmate? Or are you stuck in a karmic relationship? The soul chooses varying relationships to help with growth, learning, evolving. No relationship is “bad” as far as the soul is concerned. While we may all want to find “the one” the truth is, even karmic relationships can feel like the one at the time because we need to learn the lessons they bring us.
Jocelyn Joy ThomasPublished 2 years ago in HumansThe Actors Who Were ALMOST Cast in the Harry Potter Films
As J.K. Rowling’s magical series about the boy wizard celebrated its twentieth anniversary this month, I wanted to reflect back on the iconic series - and look back on the actors who almost played the iconic literary roles on screen.
The Write Way
Have you ever experienced those moments where writing feels like a basket of words that don’t fit together? Or you are playing a game of articulation, but nothing can be articulated? It’s been a long time coming, but over the years I’ve found ways to help launch myself into the write-mindset for the job at hand! Let me share my ideas with you.
Lenita LeiPublished 2 years ago in MotivationHow I feel after writing 50 stories on Vocal
This is my 50th story published on Vocal. And with the publication of half a hundred stories, poems, and articles on this site, I have learned a few things about both Vocal.Media and writing in general.
Leah HarrisPublished 2 years ago in JournalTop 5 Princess Diana Moments
Diana Spencer, Princess of Wales, was rightfully known as the "People's Princess." Loved by the public and envied by her rivals, Lady Di unquestionably left her mark on history. Nearly 25 years after her death, Princess Diana is still remembered, admired, and depicted sympathetically in pop culture as a dedicated activist and champion of the people.
The One and Only Rap Album I Ever Made
I’m obsessed with hip-hop. OBSESSED. Which is hardly surprising, when you think about it. I am a skinny, nerdy, white Jewish kid from Johannesburg. Of course I was going to gravitate to the most hardcore gangsta music I could find when I was growing up.
Jackson FordPublished 2 years ago in Beat- First Place in The Scarlet Macaw Challenge
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The Ledge This is the last time I’ll jump off this cliff. My hands are still as I approach the ledge and close my eyes to meditate on oblivion.
The Scarlet Macaw
I don’t see it until it’s too late. I trip, lurching forward. Staggering a few steps, I fight to keep myself upright. Me and my cargo.
I'm a Fiction Writer; I Hate It
Okay, okay, I don’t hate it. I love being an author. I love creating my own world and becoming the god of it every time my pen hits the paper. I love breathing life into my characters, nuancing their every motive, exploiting their built-in weaknesses, defining their strengths. I love giving people an escape into another reality, providing readers with redemption from the mundane and the ability to feel magic again. I love getting lost in my own imagination, following my wildest muses to wherever they might lead. It’s addicting, it’s life-giving. It’s giving into insanity just a little bit to see what your mind can really come up with if you’re the one making the rules. I love fiction. I love creating it. Here’s what I hate about it:
Benja MattesonPublished 2 years ago in JournalTokyo Girl
My last evening, I walked until my left foot was cramped, thinking about why I had come to Tokyo. Every neon lit alley was filled with my internal chatter, conversations where I kept replaying him in my mind. Intrusively our dialogue looped until I couldn’t remember which parts came first. He seemed to be a master of ease, despite the chaos that surrounded him. When he sounded her name, everything seemed to fold into one another.
Donna ScarolaPublished 2 years ago in Wander4 Benefits of NFTs for Creators and Artists
In a previous article, I wrote about how NFTs enable the market for digital collectibles. I've also covered how people's desire to collect in the digital world can be explained by all the same emotional and cultural factors that make us collect in the physical world. Digital collectibles are arguably so similar to physical ones at a fundamental level that there's no reason why they wouldn't become an integral part of our lives in the years to come. People wanting to truly own their digital assets just makes sense.
Christian JensenPublished 2 years ago in The ChainHarry Potter Recipes
If you have already run out of ideas about what to do with your child during the "vacation", we offer you another one - joint culinary creativity. Master the recipes from the Harry Potter universe together - we are sure that you and the children will love the dishes.
Sahina BanoPublished 2 years ago in Feast