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#music
Arts
fromTheartnewspaper
1 day ago

A brush with Cecilia Alemani

Art encourages us to question and expand our understanding of reality, reflecting on human experience and complexities.
#family-life
#health
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago
Food & drink

My husband and I went on a cruise to celebrate my 500th day sober. Traveling without drinking has gotten easier over time.

fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago
Food & drink

My husband and I went on a cruise to celebrate my 500th day sober. Traveling without drinking has gotten easier over time.

fromIndependent
3 days ago

Chloe finds a hobby: I try to impress the chess grandmaster by breaking out my queen. 'That's a silly move,' he responds

Chess never held much allure for me. It always conjured up images of miserable rainy summers in my family's holiday home in West Cork.
Board games
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

A moment that changed me: I thought I'd never fit in in rural France until a revelation at the boulangerie

I had never really fit in locally anyway. We had moved there about 10 years earlier, in 2005—a catastrophic decision, according to my agent, but a happy one for me, my wife, and our then four-year-old son.
London politics
#family-dynamics
New York City
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

Why I Broke Up with New York

New Yorkers accept the city's chaos as part of its charm, despite the challenges it poses, especially for those sensitive to its environment.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Not All Estrangement Is Chosen by Children

Estrangement implies mutual separation, whereas abandonment is a one-sided act, crucial to recognize for understanding personal experiences.
Parenting
fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago

Not All Mothers Should Be Celebrated. I Will Never Celebrate Mine.

Mother's Day often ignores the complexities of many mother-child relationships, leaving some feeling alienated during a celebration meant for joy.
fromBusiness Insider
4 days ago

I spent $279 for a first-class ferry across Lake Michigan. I got so seasick that I enjoyed none of the perks.

As I looked up at the ceiling of the Lake Express ferry, lying on the floor while cradling a barf bag, I realized I'd made a mistake.
Travel
#childbirth
#community
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago
Arts

What Is an Artist Residency?

Residencies nurture creativity by offering open time and space, fostering community among artists.
fromArtforum
1 month ago
Arts

The Meaning of Travel

Art Basel Hong Kong is akin to a pilgrimage, reflecting commitment to art and community despite exhaustion and nostalgia.
Arts
fromArtforum
1 month ago

The Meaning of Travel

Art Basel Hong Kong is akin to a pilgrimage, reflecting commitment to art and community despite exhaustion and nostalgia.
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Gavan Reilly: 'It's really odd to get a letter out of the blue to say, 'Oh, your child is disabled and she's on our books now with a charity''

The Stranger's Bar is popular among tour guides and reporters, while the Dáil Bar, exclusive to Oireachtas members, mirrors it closely in design.
US politics
#mental-health
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

The Journey From Anxiety to Healing

Mental health awareness is crucial for understanding and supporting those living with mental illnesses.
Sharing personal stories about mental health can reduce stigma and foster connection.
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
Parenting

I felt like I was neglecting my baby by going to the office every day. I quit a job I loved and felt better almost immediately.

fromIndependent
1 week ago
Mental health

'My mind was unravelling into psychosis, but I was sent home from the emergency department'

fromAeon
1 week ago
philosophy

What if your body unravels, but no doctor can name the disease? | Aeon Essays

Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

The Journey From Anxiety to Healing

Mental health awareness is crucial for understanding and supporting those living with mental illnesses.
Sharing personal stories about mental health can reduce stigma and foster connection.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

My time as a teenage psychiatric patient | Letter

The review highlights the troubling practices in 1960s psychiatry, reflecting on the author's personal experience and the urgent need for improved mental health services.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

I felt like I was neglecting my baby by going to the office every day. I quit a job I loved and felt better almost immediately.

Postpartum depression can be isolating and overwhelming, even for those who have been successful in their careers.
Mental health
fromIndependent
1 week ago

'My mind was unravelling into psychosis, but I was sent home from the emergency department'

Sam Starkey's experience highlights the urgent need to address mental health stigma and improve emergency care for those in crisis.
fromAeon
1 week ago
philosophy

What if your body unravels, but no doctor can name the disease? | Aeon Essays

fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Well-built and bright two-bed in Dublin's Whitehall: 'An ideal spot for life's big moments... but I feel it's the right time to sell'

"I'd literally just completed my mortgage application and got it in a week or two before the rules around lending and deposits changed and you needed 20pc of the price of the house, which I didn't have at the time."
NYC real estate
#immigration
NYC parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Opinion: How we enforce immigration laws has lasting impacts on families

The immigrant experience is profoundly complex, filled with hope and uncertainty, particularly for families facing deportation.
NYC parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Opinion: How we enforce immigration laws has lasting impacts on families

The immigrant experience is profoundly complex, filled with hope and uncertainty, particularly for families facing deportation.
fromWho What Wear
1 week ago

Sephora's Beauty Director Just Gave Me the Best Hacks for Y2K Model Makeup (Plus What Not to Do)

"These are the best products for smoky eyes because you never, ever get fallout," explains Razzano as he blends the Danessa Myricks Colorfix product in varying shades of light and dark across my lids.
Fashion & style
#travel
fromBuzzFeed
4 weeks ago
Mindfulness

People Are "Rawdogging" Flights Now, And We Need To Know How You Feel About This Trend

from99% Invisible
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

Single Handed (4 of 6): Pack Hack Reconfigures Roomy Rucksack for Crossbody Carry - 99% Invisible

fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
Portland food

I moved to Portugal and married a tour guide. Here are the 5 best places he's taken me that tourists usually miss.

fromBuzzFeed
4 weeks ago
Mindfulness

People Are "Rawdogging" Flights Now, And We Need To Know How You Feel About This Trend

from99% Invisible
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

Single Handed (4 of 6): Pack Hack Reconfigures Roomy Rucksack for Crossbody Carry - 99% Invisible

fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
Portland food

I moved to Portugal and married a tour guide. Here are the 5 best places he's taken me that tourists usually miss.

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Experience: I fought off a polar bear with a saucepan

"Every encounter forces you to confront your fear while also appreciating the majesty and raw power of these incredible animals. They are both terrifying and awe-inspiring."
UK news
#relationships
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Relationships

"I Still Think Of Her Daily": Older Adults Are Sharing If They Still Have Feelings For "The One Who Got Away"

fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Relationships

"I Still Think Of Her Daily": Older Adults Are Sharing If They Still Have Feelings For "The One Who Got Away"

fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Freedom Is Wasted on the Free: Lessons in Living Fully

"It’s easy to squander and hard to get your priorities right. Freedom is wasted on the free."
Mindfulness
#technology
#television
#home-improvement
Parenting
fromWho What Wear
2 weeks ago

I'm 6 Weeks Postpartum-This Unexpected Beauty Product Helps Me Feel Like Myself

Motherhood is an emotional whirlwind; new moms often struggle to find time for self-care.
#friendship
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
Relationships

I resented attending so many friends' weddings throughout my 30s. Now that I'm in my 40s, I wish I hadn't been so bitter.

fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
Relationships

I resented attending so many friends' weddings throughout my 30s. Now that I'm in my 40s, I wish I hadn't been so bitter.

Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

I have used men's toilets safely for years and I bet other women have too | Letter

Experiences in gendered bathrooms can vary, and mutual respect can lead to solutions in toilet access debates.
#fitness
Exercise
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The big breath secret: can I improve my lung capacity, efficiency and power?

The lungs function tirelessly to sustain life, yet are often neglected until health issues arise.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Blind date: Good table manners? Do Americans have them?'

What did you talk about? Theatre (I hope I gave him tips on staging his play next year). The excellence of British theatre and TV.
London food
fromApartment Therapy
3 weeks ago

My Mom Gave Me This Little Luxury for My Birthday, and I Still Use It Every Day

When my mom gifted me a Cross Bailey Light Pen, I was hesitant at first, but its comfort and design have made it my daily writing tool.
Writing
fromDefector
3 weeks ago

I Implore You To Look At Saturn Through A Telescope | Defector

I have long been obsessed with that delta between the thing and the image. Therein lies wonder.
OMG science
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

My nail tech didn't know I could understand the language, what she said about me is infuriating

"I can hold convos... Instead, what I got was nail salon workers joking around in their own language about who wants to touch the disgusting white people's hands."
Women in technology
#education
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
Relationships

Jenny Maguire: If my rights as a trans woman can be removed in an instant, what does that mean for yours?

fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
Relationships

Jenny Maguire: If my rights as a trans woman can be removed in an instant, what does that mean for yours?

fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

Exclusive | I tried out for the Rockettes on a reality TV show as a teen - and this made me realize I didn't want to be one

I didn't realize it at the time, but watching it now, the magic of reality-produced drama was apparent. They honed in on one girl's injury, which resulted in her terribly messing up her audition.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Experience: I went blind after doing 13 cartwheels in a row

When I got home in the evening, I told my mum what had happened. She was concerned and said if it was still bad in the morning, we'd go to the hospital.
Mental health
fromIndependent
4 weeks ago

Tom Parker Bowles: 'We've kept the kids out of the public eye. Though at the coronation, there were hundreds of millions watching'

As a child, the experience of living in a Tudor haunted manor house was surreal, filled with stories from guests about ghosts, even though I never observed one myself.
London food
#running
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Kaitlyn Dever Lost Her Mom Weeks Before Filming Last Of Us Season 2's Shocking Death

To be as honest as possible, I will just say that my days leading up to this scene were horrible.
Video games
fromMedium
1 month ago

I broke my leg and learned some hard UX lessons

The walker my family picked up for me had uncomfortable grips that made navigating the narrow hallways a constant struggle, adding a layer of frustration to my recovery.
Alternative transportation
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Spring is here! Why are some people in flip-flops and others in padded overcoats? | Emma Beddington

"To a lesser extent this happens all year. I remember sweltering in a suffocating Paris heatwave and being aghast at the sight of elderly ladies in thick tights and overcoats."
Fashion & style
#skin-care
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Alternative medicine

No Need To Be Embarrassed, These 36 Items Will Help You With Your Very Human Problems

fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Alternative medicine

No Need To Be Embarrassed, These 36 Items Will Help You With Your Very Human Problems

NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | Criminal who slugged NY Post reporter, previously slashed two on subway, on the lam: NYPD

A violent criminal with a lengthy history continues to roam free, highlighting failures in the justice system.
#injury-recovery
#humor
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Miami Marlins

My name is Ariel, but I wasn't named after the Disney character. I don't even like swimming, and I'm allergic to fish.

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Miami Marlins

My name is Ariel, but I wasn't named after the Disney character. I don't even like swimming, and I'm allergic to fish.

#ai
fromDefector
1 month ago
SF politics

Tech CEO: Do Not Say To Me That I Was Not Just Assassinated By The Jackal | Defector

fromDefector
1 month ago
SF politics

Tech CEO: Do Not Say To Me That I Was Not Just Assassinated By The Jackal | Defector

fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

No Need To Feel Bad About Weird Body Stuff - We've All Been There And These 44 Things Can Help

A fungal nail renewal treatment because there is indeed a solution to that funky toenail that's been bothering you. It targets fungal nail damage and may help with the discoloration, thickness, and brittleness you wish would disappear.
Alternative medicine
fromIndependent
1 month ago

''This is OCD,' the psychiatrist said. For the first time in my life, someone had validated the concerns I had'

"I washed my hands again and again until the skin on my knuckles cracked and bled." This statement illustrates the severe impact of OCD on the daily life of an individual, showcasing both the physical and emotional struggles faced by those living with the disorder.
Writing
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Caribbean activists step up fight to end homophobic laws that breach fundamental rights'

Murray's experience illustrates the intense fear and stigma faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in Jamaica, highlighting both personal and societal challenges.
fromFaithandfearinflushing
1 month ago

Railway Companion

"One of the many things I love about baseball is its elasticity. Paying close attention to every pitch yields deep storylines and insights..."
New York Mets
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

"Jenny Annie Fanny Addie," by Adam Levin

I can't say how long he was groping me for, but it was long enough that I had time to wonder why no one was helping me.
Parenting
Wearables
from99% Invisible
1 month ago

Single Handed (3 of 6): Inclusive Left-Sided Apparel Embodies "Found Fashion" Ethos - 99% Invisible

The author highlights the importance of reevaluating one's wardrobe for accessible clothing solutions that accommodate new physical limitations.
#sleep-tips
fromZDNET
1 month ago
Gadgets

I test sleep trackers for a living: 5 tricks they've taught me for getting better rest

fromZDNET
1 month ago
Gadgets

5 expert-backed tips to get better sleep - especially if you own a health-tracking wearable

fromZDNET
1 month ago
Gadgets

I test sleep trackers for a living: 5 tricks they've taught me for getting better rest

fromZDNET
1 month ago
Gadgets

5 expert-backed tips to get better sleep - especially if you own a health-tracking wearable

Cancer
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Former tanning bed user warns risks of sunbathing after battling cancer twice

Tanning beds pose serious health risks, leading to potential skin cancer, as highlighted by Caroline Madden's personal experience.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

New York Influencer Issues Stark Warning About Deadbolting Doors After Terrifying Encounter in Her Luxury Apartment

"So two years ago, a random man broke into my New York City apartment in the middle of the night while I was there," she said as she warned viewers to keep their doors "locked and deadbolted."
NYC real estate
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Jason Isbell confronts the pain of divorce, and the possibility of new love

Jason Isbell emphasizes personal experience in songwriting, finding meaning in the evolution of emotions over time.
Mental health
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

This Woman Had No Idea She Had A Life-Threatening Health Issue Until A Preventative MRI Screening

Sarah Blackburn's elective full-body MRI led to the discovery of life-threatening conditions, emphasizing the importance of medical consultations before such procedures.
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