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Just a small-town girl, living in a not-so-lonely world.

I grew up in rural America on the outskirts of a town with only one four-way stop sign. Yep. You read that right, not even a stoplight. You could say it was a create-your-own-fun kind of town. While the kids I saw on TV or in movies were roaming the mall or riding bikes in their cul de sacs, I spent most of my time out in the woods climbing trees, building forts, and making mud pies or the occasional ‘healing potion’ that I had invented to save the world.

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Unsung Heroines: Top 9 films celebrating real-life feisty heroines

The Feisty Heroine’s Top Nine picks of films/documentaries feature fearless women who have changed the world, one extraordinary act of courage at a time. These stories of real-life heroines serve as beacons of hope and empowerment, showcasing women who defied expectations and made history.

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Embrace Your Inner Foodie Queen Top 5 Key Benefits of Solo Dining

Have you ever been on vacation and wanted to try a restaurant only to be shot down by travel companions? Have you planned group outings to restaurants in your town/city only to be exhausted by accommodating all the opinions and dietary restrictions? Imagine a new way of living with the freedom to choose any restaurant, indulge in your favorite dishes, and relish every bite in peace

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Top 5 reasons to ditch dating apps

and embrace being single

Over the past decade, dating apps have taken over the romance scene. Post-divorce, I spent years downloading the latest ones, urged on by my single girlfriends in NYC. The swiping and match notifications were initially thrilling, especially when they led to dates or short relationships. But soon, the frenzy of finding a new life partner consumed me as the clock ticked louder, and I would take breaks from the apps when I felt frustrated. It felt like I was playing an on-and-off game with a mediocre ex, diving back into the app craze like fad dieting or any other gimmicky nonsense society throws at us, women.

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