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Mrs. Franchy’s Evil Ring: A Fresh Spin on Christmas Tales
Read more: Mrs. Franchy’s Evil Ring: A Fresh Spin on Christmas Tales“Mrs. Franchy’s Evil Ring” is a refreshing take on Christmas tales, filled with suspense, adventure, and valuable life lessons. Set during a frosty Massachusetts winter, it follows the journey of a brave nine-year-old, Isla, who faces her biggest fear – her stepmom. Along the way, Isla and her family learn to let go of long-held…
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Echoes of Despair: A Glimpse into Gaza’s Crisis Through an Outsider’s Eyes
Read more: Echoes of Despair: A Glimpse into Gaza’s Crisis Through an Outsider’s EyesThus Far: An Overview On October 7, 2023, an act of violence broke through our subconscious and enlightened most to see something that has been going on for 75 years. Hamas, a rebellious group from Palestine that has been categorized as a terrorist group by various countries, attacked and killed Israeli civilians attending a concert.…
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107 Days by Kamala Harris — A Glimpse Into the Humanity Behind the Headlines
Read more: 107 Days by Kamala Harris — A Glimpse Into the Humanity Behind the HeadlinesAs soon as I closed 107 Days, I sat back and thought, Wow… this is what it looks like when a woman gives everything she has, even when the timeline is stacked against her. The book isn’t about wins and losses. It’s about effort, humanity, and the inner world we rarely get to see from…
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Day 17 — My Nighttime Routine: Breathing, Releasing, and Making Room for Rest
Read more: Day 17 — My Nighttime Routine: Breathing, Releasing, and Making Room for RestNighttime has always carried a specific energy for me. It is the in-between space. The place where the day’s noise begins to fade and my inner world becomes louder, clearer, more present. For many people, nighttime is a moment of relaxation. For me, it has become a sanctuary of intentional release, but it wasn’t always…
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Day 16 — My Favorite Mug: The Girl Boss Mug That Reminds Me Who I Am
Read more: Day 16 — My Favorite Mug: The Girl Boss Mug That Reminds Me Who I AmThere are objects we own because they are practical, and then there are objects we keep because they hold something deeper. Something emotional. Something spiritual. Something that reminds us of the version of ourselves we are constantly becoming. For me, that object is a mug.A white and pink mug with bold gold lettering that says:…
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DAY 15 — My Favorite Tree: The Kapok Tree
Read more: DAY 15 — My Favorite Tree: The Kapok TreeThere are trees that simply exist in the background of our lives, and then there are trees that hold stories. Trees that feel ancestral. Trees that remind us of who we are and who we come from. For me, that tree is the kapok tree, known as the ceiba in the Dominican Republic and across…
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Day 14: A Cozy Read — The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches
Read more: Day 14: A Cozy Read — The Very Secret Society of Irregular WitchesSome books feel like curling up under a warm blanket.Some books feel like a cup of chai on a cold afternoon.Some books feel like softness when the world is too loud. The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna was exactly that for me — a cozy, magical, uplifting story that wrapped itself…
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