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What are you up to over this holiday weekend, friends? Kenny and I hiking, fussing with landscaping, hosting our first grilled brunch of the summer, and trying to convince friends with boats to take us out on the 4th so we can watch the fireworks from the middle of the lake.

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True Story: I was Mormon

True Story: I was Mormon

This is just one of our many True Story interviews, in which we talk to people who have experienced interesting/amazing/challenging things. This is the story of "Jacob" and his time as a Mormon. I know that many, many people find peace and fulfillment within the Mormon church. Jacob's interview is not a commentary or an attack on practicing Mormons. It's simply his story about his experience...

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The Rule I Use To Help Me Navigate The Tough Stuff

The Rule I Use To Help Me Navigate The Tough Stuff

There are not many hard and fast rules that I cling to. Rogue that I am, I'll wear white after Labor Day, I'm not afraid to call guys one day after a date and I've been known to drink the water, um, everywhere. However. There is one rule that I reference on the regular and, friends, that rule is "The Bad/Break Rule." And here is the crux of my extremely complex approach to the challenges of...

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True Story:  I Dated a Married Man

True Story: I Dated a Married Man

This is one of many True Life interviews, in which we talk to talk to people who have been through unusual/interesting/challenging things. This is the story of "Michelle," who got involved with a married man. I'm sure many of us have strong feelings about this sort of behavior, but I appreciate Michelle's candor. Please keep your comments respectful. Can you tell us a bit about your romantic...

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What’s Your Plan Z?

What’s Your Plan Z?

This is a guest post from my hometown homegirl, Alex of Unicorns for Socialism fame. Let's all give ourselves over the the fantasies of failing spectacularly! Everyone has a “Plan A” — the one where everything goes right, you get the girl (or guy), your novel gets published, your hair stays lustrous and you end your earthly days eating goat cheese and crystalized lavender in an Italian villa...

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Just Like The Darjeeling Limited

Just Like The Darjeeling Limited

I'm starting to gear up for my big trip in a tell-the-boss-I'm-leaving, get-all-the-shots kind of way. I'm so excited, you guys! I can't wait for that moment when the plane comes in over Mumbai and I realize that this? It's 100% for real.I'll be spending a week in Mumbai before I head down to Bangalore for a month of volunteering at a special-needs school. I'll be riding the train for 24 hours...

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True Story: I Immigrated To The United States

True Story: I Immigrated To The United States

What's it like to immigrate to the United States? How long does it take? How much does it cost? These are questions most of us have but are too polite to ask. Below, Gala Darling shares her immigration story! Tell us about where you grew up. I grew up in Wellington, New Zealand. It's one of those places which is really beautiful, but as a teenager with big eyes and perpetual curiosity about the...

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