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Communicating about Politics

With today’s polarization, how we do it is important After public pressure and the Facebook whistleblower coming forward last year, social media has come under scrutiny for the massive amount of disinformation shared on the platform. …

Politics

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Communicating about Politics
Communicating about Politics
Politics

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ILLUMINATION

·Nov 6

Things we Need to Normalize Talking About

For the good of society, we must broach some “taboo” subjects — There is no doubt that our country is in a better place today than we were three years ago. But some of the causes and effects of Trumpism are a little scary. It’s weird to me that more people aren’t talking to each other about it. Or maybe it’s me…

Society

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Things we Need to Normalize Talking About
Things we Need to Normalize Talking About
Society

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The Polis

·Oct 30

The Cease-fire Debate

It’s not an “if you’re not with us you’re against us” situation — As I waited with a group of other walkers at a downtown Chicago intersection last week, the song Free Palestine by Ambassador started playing. It was booming so loud that everyone looked around for the source. The tunes were coming from a van with the words “Cease-fire” written on it…

Current Events

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The Cease-fire Debate
The Cease-fire Debate
Current Events

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Crow’s Feet

·Sep 15

Sleep? What’s That?

Prompt #41 — Sleep — I’ve always been a morning person, even years ago when I could still occasionally sleep late. There’s something new, fresh, and uplifting about knowing the whole day is ahead of you. I’m most productive in the morning, especially after a refreshing night of quality sleep. But all too often, deep…

Life Lessons

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Sleep? What’s That?
Sleep? What’s That?
Life Lessons

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Change Your Mind Change Your Life

·Sep 4

Miracle Mind Medicine

It’s easy yet transformative — What if I told you there was something that turns you into a serene, peaceful soul? And requires no travel or physical energy? You’d probably say it’s impossible or must be too expensive. Well, it’s neither. It’s the opposite of impossible. It doesn’t require anything beyond an internet connection. …

Mental Health

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Miracle Mind Medicine
Miracle Mind Medicine
Mental Health

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ILLUMINATION

·Aug 13

Dreary Day Appreciation

Why I hike in the gloom — Anyone who knows me will tell you I’m a sun worshipper and probably suffer from at least some form of seasonal affective disorder. It’s not as bad anymore, but for many years, it made me feel physically ill to be inside on a beautiful sunny spring, summer, or fall day…

Self

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Dreary Day Appreciation
Dreary Day Appreciation
Self

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ILLUMINATION

·Aug 10

The World is Burning

and still, not enough people care — It smells smoky more often than not here in eastern Iowa where I live, and we don’t even have any alpine forests. Europe is experiencing unprecedented wild fires, and Maui, HI is literally on fire. …

News

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The World is Burning
The World is Burning
News

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Age of Empathy

·Jul 17

It’s Okay to be Slow

And this is not about my short, underwhelming stint on the school track team — A lot of the milestones most people associate with life success aren’t important to me. I don’t need to be married (although for many years, I thought I did). I don’t long to be a grandmother. …

Life Lessons

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It’s Okay to be Slow
It’s Okay to be Slow
Life Lessons

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The Polis

·Jul 16

Why Polls Don’t Match the Economic Numbers

even as wages increased faster than inflation Unemployment is at a 50-year low, inflation is at the lowest point since the pandemic, and buying power is at the highest point in two years. …

Politics

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Why Polls Don’t Match the Economic Numbers
Why Polls Don’t Match the Economic Numbers
Politics

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ILLUMINATION

·Jul 4

The Game that can Transform Lives

a court sport like no other In 2022, I joined more than 36.5 million other Americans playing pickleball. It’s the fastest growing sport in the country, especially among older people. To me, it’s the best of both worlds. I’ve enjoyed tennis for most of my life. My biggest problem with…

Fitness

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The Game that can Transform Lives
The Game that can Transform Lives
Fitness

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Carolyn Bertolino

Carolyn Bertolino

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