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The Art of Existential Dread – How to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse With No Survival Skills
The sirens wail, the news anchors shriek about a rapidly spreading contagion, and the shambling hordes begin to appear on the horizon. For most, the immediate instinct would be to locate a military-grade firearm, stock up on non-perishables, or perhaps perfect their headshot technique. For others, like myself, whose primary expertise lies in hospitality management,
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My Top 5 Unexpected Joys of Self-Care (Beyond Bubble Baths)Because sometimes self-care is deleting that unread email from 2019 and calling it closure.
Look, I’m all for the image of a luxurious bubble bath surrounded by candles, Enya echoing in the background, and rose petals floating like a spa-sponsored hallucination. But if that’s your only vision of self-care? You’re missing out on the real joy. The kind that isn’t photogenic, but feels like taking your bra off after
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The Comfort of the Rewatch: Why Matthew Revisits His Favorite Shows When the World Is Wild
For most of my life, I’ve been a one-and-done kind of TV viewer. Watch it once, maybe cry a little (or a lot), file it into the “Emotionally Wrecked” section of my brain, and move on. I’ve never understood people who rewatch shows over and over again. There’s so much new content out there, why
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The Erosion of Expertise: Why We Trust Influencers More Than Scientists
There was a time—not long ago—when having a degree, years of experience, and a peer-reviewed body of work meant something. When we turned to doctors for medical advice, climatologists for climate science, and historians to explain history. Now? We’re in an age where a TikToker with a ring light and a well-timed lip sync can
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The Science of the Perfect Bite: Why Texture Matters More Than You Think (Especially for Me)
There’s a lot I miss about having a sense of smell. Freshly brewed coffee, sizzling bacon, the way the world comes alive in a bakery — it’s like music for your nose. But thanks to a particularly rude visit from COVID-19, that entire symphony has gone radio silent. My anosmia was supposed to be temporary.
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The Bear Captures the Chaos of Work, Grief, and Masculinity in 30-Minute IncrementsA blistering, heartfelt tribute to emotional repression and industry culture.
There are shows you watch. There are shows you binge. And then there are shows that punch you in the chest and whisper, “Sit with that.” The Bear is the latter. For thirty frantic, nerve-splintering minutes at a time, The Bear drops us into a kitchen that feels like it’s both preparing beef sandwiches and
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Margaret Cho: Using Comedy to Fight Stereotypes and Build Bridges
Today, my thoughts gravitate towards a comedic force whose audacious wit, raw honesty, and unwavering commitment to challenging norms forged a new path in the entertainment landscape: Margaret Cho. This Profile is about a cultural architect, a trailblazer whose groundbreaking work around race, identity, and LGBTQ+ issues fundamentally reshaped the very conversation around representation. For
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The Rise of Food Delivery: Best Tips for Ordering and Enjoying Takeout(
Let’s be honest—food delivery used to be an occasional indulgence, reserved for hangovers, heartbreak, or laziness with a dash of shame. But somewhere between the third wave of COVID and the sudden realization that I hate grocery shopping more than I hate most Republicans, takeout became a full-fledged lifestyle. Now we’ve got a buffet of