Some books gently invite you into their pages, cradling your mind with soft whispers of wisdom. No Nonsense Spirituality: All the Tools, No Faith Required by Brittany L. Hartley? Yeah, not one of those books. This one walks up, slaps you on the back, and says, “Hey! You ready to face some uncomfortable truths?” And honestly? I respect that. But before …
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1️⃣ The Dodger – flinching, praying, and reconsidering all life choices (me) 😬🏐💀2️⃣ The Predator – locked, loaded, and ready to annihilate (Mac) 😈🔥🎯3️⃣ The Zen Master – unbothered, untouched, and probably manifesting world peace (Derek) 🧘♂️☯️🍃 Which one are you? And don’t say “the balls”—we already know. 😏💦 #DodgeballDiaries #DuckDipDodge #BallsToTheFace
Happy Valentine’s Day to all the romantics, the cynics, and the ones still waiting for their meet-cute! Whether your love story is a swoon-worthy classic or a plot-twisting thriller, may today bring you the kind of drama that belongs in a novel—and not your dating life. (Unless you like a little mess… in that case, carry on. …
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Ever been at a party and suddenly realized… you’re over it? But instead of bracing yourself for the gauntlet of “Wait, you’re leaving?!” and “Oh my God I love you sooooo much”—you simply disappear? Congratulations, you’ve mastered the Irish Goodbye! 🏳️🌈✨ In this video, I explain why this is an elite move and why you should embrace …
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What if a movie had a signature scent? And what if a character did too? Mashing together my love for film and fragrance, I took on the challenge of assigning a scent to Abroad, the thriller I had the pleasure of acting in. Given the film’s North Shore setting—sweeping vistas, dense pine forests, and a hint …
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I recently picked up Uta Hagen’s Respect for Acting, and right from the introduction, something she said truly resonated with me. She makes it clear that the stage and the classroom are not the places to work through personal trauma—that’s what therapists and healthy coping mechanisms are for. Instead, she encourages actors to bring the best …
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Every so often, a book comes along that feels especially relevant—not because it’s a masterpiece, but because it speaks directly to the moment we’re living in. That Librarian by Amanda Jones is one of those books. Part memoir, part manifesto, it tells the story of how speaking up at a library board meeting in 2022 led to …
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Paul Cram, actor, artist, and advocate, recently opened up about a deeply personal question: What advice would you give your younger self? His answer is as moving as it is bold, delving into his experience growing up in a high-demand religious environment and the journey to embracing his true self. Raised in the Assembly of God, a …
This morning, I headed to the Northern Stacks event space at Forgotten Star Brewing for an inspiring Creative Mornings talk. The theme? “Journey”—and the speaker, Seena Hodges, absolutely nailed it. Seena wove a powerful metaphor about life being a highway: some of us zoom along, while others are afforded the luxury to take a slower lane. The magic though for all …
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Paul Cram is living his best life in this avant-garde headpiece—because why blend in when you can stand out, right? 👒💥 Channeling major ‘Who wore it better? Me!’ vibes in his best blue jeans and dramatic, runway-ready stare. 💅 We’ve got a whole new level of fashionista here, folks. Watch out, Paris. #ModelStatus #HatGoals #TooCoolForYou …