minute thoughts 3.17.19
minute thoughts 3.17.19

On the joy of tiny love stories and who is entitled to natural wealth

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the logical fallacies of linkedin
the logical fallacies of linkedin

What the comments on LinkedIn posts can tell us about empathy and workplace culture

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pocket philosophy 2019
pocket philosophy 2019

My second all-night philosophy festival

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minute thoughts 2.10.19
minute thoughts 2.10.19

On the reason my family is no longer welcome at the Carlsbad strawberry fields and the appeal of Ina Garten

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year in review: 2018
year in review: 2018

My year in review and 2018 favorites

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25 goals for 25
25 goals for 25

Letters to my not-so-little sisters

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international waters: baltic sea travel blog
international waters: baltic sea travel blog

Revisiting the past with fresh eyes and falling in love with Europe again

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