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For me in third grade, the world was never more a place of endless fascination and wonder. It was then that along with a small group of classmates, I stumbled upon a curious creature that would capture our imaginations and bring us closer together for a time. That creature was the gypsy moth caterpillar. One…
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In a not-so-distant past that now seems as mythical as Atlantis, the American Dream shimmered on the horizon like a beautiful, elusive butterfly. It was a simple, yet profoundly powerful vision: a promise of boundless opportunities, where hard work was the only key needed to unlock doors to prosperity and happiness. This dream wasn’t reserved…
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Our modern world is saturated with entertainment options with an unprecedented array of content at our fingertips. Yet, this abundance often leads us to feel isolated, yearning for more meaningful engagement. While passive forms of entertainment continue to dominate our leisure time, a growing need exists for experiences that encourage genuine connection and shared purpose.…
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I’ve long seen myself as a hapless dreamer, stuck in a world full of seeming coincidences. Everyone is whining and wallowing in self-pity, making up all sorts of excuses instead of trying to better themselves. After all, it’s easy to get caught up in the rat race, running from one thing to the next, thinking…
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As the world observes Autism Awareness Day on April 2nd, it marks more than just an acknowledgment of a condition. It represents a global movement that’s evolved from simply understanding autism to actively embracing and celebrating the unique individuals, like myself, who are part of the autistic community. For many of us, this day is…
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The digital world has evolved exponentially in the last few decades. With it, our relationship with technology dramatically changed, as well. So, discovering that Windows 3.1 works in DosBox on Mac, an emulator that allows old DOS applications to run on modern hardware, is a revelation with the potential to transport me back in time.…
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The potency of the human mind is unparalleled, yet we resist truths that make us uncomfortable. Indeed, the incredible power of the human mind is often constrained by self-imposed boundaries and societal expectations. We have the capacity for profound creativity, deep understanding, and remarkable innovation. Yet, we frequently shy away from ideas that challenge our…
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In this glorious postmodern age, in which we enjoy more solutions than actual problems, we seem to be inventing problems just to keep ourselves entertained. It seems in the globalization of humanity we’ve collectively decided that life would be too dull without a few manufactured crises to spice things up. After all, what’s the point…
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When I was growing up, I was often told I had “potential.” My teachers, relatives, and even random neighbors who saw me lugging around stacks of books too big for my scrawny arms would nod approvingly and tell me, “You’re going places.” Of course, they never specified where I was going—just that I was going.…
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On a rainy afternoon, where the world outside my windows blurs into a watercolor haze, I’ll turn to cradling a well-worn book. I often choose the books I read on a whim, as if it were calling to me from a crowded shelf. A book worthy of my attention should feel like stepping into an…