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32 New Things: Read The Color Purple

32 New Things: Read The Color Purple

Confession: I am occasionally reluctant to read The Classics.  Like most recovering English Majors, I've had my fair share of over-rated, over-blown classics that made me roll my eyes and grown "Who actually enjoys this stuff?" But, I also felt rather embarrassed that last year's 31 New Things read was Twilight.  So, um.  Let's remedy that, shall we? The Color Purple is set in rural Georgia, in...

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True Story: My Sister Was Dead For 18 Minutes

True Story: My Sister Was Dead For 18 Minutes

What's it like to have a near-death experience? Or a 'died and then came back' experience? Today, Amanda is sharing the story of what happened when her sister died for 18 minutes ... and then returned to the land of the living. Tell us a bit about yourself! I'm Amanda and I'm a 25 year old librarian-in-training. I'm from the mountains of North Carolina but now live away from home so I can...

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Mini Travel Guide: Norway

Mini Travel Guide: Norway

Looking for a travel guide to Norway - that incredibly expensive country that's constantly winning "best quality of life" awards? My family is from Norway and Sweden so I was thrilled with Oslo local Marthe agreed to share her insights with us! Norway is the land of trolls and Vikings. Norway is the country where the sun never sets (or never rises in the winter) and you’ll find spectacular...

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True Story: I’m 23 and Never Been Kissed

True Story: I’m 23 and Never Been Kissed

What's it's like to be a 23-year-old who's never been kissed? Would you care? Would you keep it a secret? Today, Isobel shares her story. Tell us a bit about yourself! My name is Isobel. I was born in the north of England but moved to Adelaide, Australia when I was fourteen. I’m twenty-three, and I went to drama school a few years ago, but I’m currently working in a DVD store while I save up to...

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32 New Things: Drink Wine On A Boat

32 New Things: Drink Wine On A Boat

  Here's is something you should know about my 32 New Thing list, friends.  Sometimes, I just get so excited about crossing things off said list, I will jump at any opportunity to do so.  Regardless of how suitable the opportunity is. A few weeks ago, I was visiting friends in Sydney and we decided to take the ferry to Manly.  Minnesota isn't exactly rife with ferries, so I saw this as a chance...

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True Story: I’m a Lady Body Builder

True Story: I’m a Lady Body Builder

note: This is not Peggy This is one of many True Story interviews in which we talk to people who have experienced interesting, amazing, challenging things.  This is the story of Peggy and her body building. Tell us a bit about yourself! I am currently from Spokane, WA.  I transplanted from Iowa 11 years ago, after graduating college.  I’m 36 years old and work in the wireless industry as a sales...

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