I was standing as tall as a 9-year-old could in my childhood home, not giving an inch while arguing with my older brother. We shared a fascination with technology, but we weren’t sharing much on this day. We both wanted our hands on the latest gadget. Back and forth, my […]
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She taught herself to be a florist by watching YouTube
Florist Mallory Browne’s work helped land her a spot on HBO’s “Insecure.” (Bryan Octaviano / @actohpus._ ) This is part of our series PLANT PPL, where we interview people of color in the plant world. Mallory Browne always said that she’d be a florist in her next life, but why […]
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I Was Taught To Read The Bible As Literal, And I Have Some Thoughts On Amy Coney Barrett
The weeks leading up to my engagement were not fun. There was no anticipation of a celebration, no giddy whispering of my excitement to friends. Instead, I was spending hours in my senior year dorm room, pouring over my family’s copy of “Vine’s Concise Dictionary of the Bible,” trying to […]
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What a week at Center Parcs taught me about holidaying in the UK
center parcs treehouse A holiday park sceptic reveals what happened during a week’s stay in Center Parcs’ new adult-friendly luxury treehouses As a child, staycations are full of excitement, wonder and adventure. Camping trips with friends, days at the beach with grandparents and hiking in the fells with the family […]