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Rob’s Retro Movie Review: Logan‘s Run (1976)

Rob dives into the 1976 classic dystopian sci-fi film Logan’s Run. Does this movie, famous for its cultural impact, hold up in 2025? Find out in this retro revie
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Tech That Helps, and Tech That Hurts: The Great Digital Divide

Are we truly empowered by modern technology, or just frustrated by it? This post explores the great digital divide between devices that unlock the universe (like our smartphones, our modern Tricorders) and those that lock us out (like over-engineered, user-hostile modern cars). We dive into why simple maintenance has become…
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My Retirement Plan Is Death (And Other Recurring Problems I’m Fixing)

We all have problems we keep reliving. Mine are financial stability and the struggle to speak up. In this post, I lay out my two biggest recurring challenges and commit to the steps—like saving $100 a month—I’m taking right now to finally fix them. It’s time to stop being the…
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The Vast Difference Between Being Lonely and Being Alone

Are you afraid of being alone? In this candid piece, I explore the vast difference between enjoying single solitude and experiencing the painful “kid hangover” after shared custody weekends. Discover how to find freedom in your own space, even when the silence after the exchange feels heavy. A must-read for…
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From Detroit to Dearborn: Finding My Reason to Learn Arabic

Explore a personal journey to learn Arabic, sparked by Detroit’s vibrant Middle Eastern culture. Discover essential phrases & challenge cultural misunderstandings.
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My Own “Batman Family”: Navigating the Transition of Holiday Traditions

It all comes down to the high cost of holiday stress and the pressure of meeting expectations. I break down the true price of Christmas magic. Navigating complex co-parenting schedules and evolving traditions can be the toughest part of the holidays. But as one movie taught me: “Life is what…
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Journaling: My Long-Term Course in Self-Therapy

Explore how journaling becomes a powerful tool for self-discovery and a ‘long-term course in self-therapy.’ This personal journey delves into deep introspection, challenging beliefs like ‘right person, wrong time,’ and highlights the transformative power of putting thoughts to paper. Join the conversation and share your own journaling revelations.
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The High Cost of Christmas: Why December 11th is Breakup Day

December 11th is known as the Biggest Breakup Day of the Year. Seriously. Why are people bailing on relationships just two weeks before Christmas? It all comes down to the high cost of holiday stress and the pressure of meeting expectations. I break down the true price of Christmas magic.
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When Even an Ex-CSR Loses Their Cool: The Nightmare of Updating My Bank Info

Four phone calls, two bank visits, and a simple phone number update. An ex-CSR shares the frustrating, week-long ordeal that Zelle and his bank turned into a “blame game.”
