Published in New North·1 day agoMember-onlyThe Unkindness of Strangers“This is Edward Livingston.” “Edward Livingston?” “Yes, Edward Livingston, I live next door, and I am stuck on the roof!” Edward is startled when the woman hangs up, leaving him listening to the beeping sound of a disconnected cell phone. He immediately hits the redial button. It rings three times…Culture4 min readCulture4 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Feb 23Member-onlyAre You a Princess or a Queen?What do people say about you? It was dazzling when Meghan Markle, a woman of color, became a real-life princess. Okay, she was not exactly a princess; she became a duchess. But close enough. It was a fairy tale moment seeing Prince Harry bite his lip in awe at seeing his breathtaking bride for the first…Self Improvement4 min readSelf Improvement4 min read
Published in New Writers Welcome·Jan 4Member-onlyIs AI Coming for Your Job In 2023?What will happen to human workers when AI takes over? — As an experiment, I asked the AI content writing software, Jasper, to write an entire blog post for me. It was during the Halloween season, and the post was about my fear of ghosts. The story Jasper AI spat out was flat and without personality. …Artificial Intelligence3 min readArtificial Intelligence3 min read
Published in New Writers Welcome·Oct 31, 2022Member-onlySome Rings Have PowerWhat’s in a Name? The Brand! — I was under the influence. Under the brand influence. Which brand? Tiffany’s. Marketed as a woman’s dream, the Tiffany blue box symbolizes luxury and prestige. A fantasy for those who can afford it or admire its beauty from afar. But is it accessible to the average woman? …New Writers Welcome3 min readNew Writers Welcome3 min read
Published in The Shortform·Oct 11, 2022Member-onlyThe Green Card LotteryPlay the game for a new life — The 2024 Green Card Lottery opens on October 5th and ends on November 8, 2022, at noon EST on the U.S. State Department’s lottery website. Each year the Department of State administers the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program for a class of immigrants from countries with historically low rates of immigration…Short Form1 min readShort Form1 min read
Published in Age of Empathy·Sep 4, 2022Member-onlyDid He Have A Second Wife?He proposed, but who is that other woman? — I never took my relationships seriously. Heck, I couldn’t imagine myself in a long-term relationship. I spent the better part of my life on dating apps. My favorite expression was, “Next!” A child of divorce, I was skeptical of love and marriage. …Nonfiction5 min readNonfiction5 min read
Published in Feedium·Aug 9, 2022Member-onlyIf You Were The Last White Man, What Would You Do?The new book, The Last White Man: A Novel by Mohsin-Hamid is causing a sensation! It’s heralded as the best book of the summer by all the big name publications — The New York Times, The Washington Post, Elle, TIME, and more. The premise is a spin on Kafka’s masterpiece…Feedium3 min readFeedium3 min read
Published in The Orange Journal·Aug 3, 2022Member-onlyIs the Juice Worth the Squeeze? And Other Familiar CatchphrasesWho Said That? — “Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze?” You hear it all the time on ZOOM meetings, or in the office. It always perks everyone up on the call and makes them really, really interested to hear the next sentence. And why? …The Orange Journal4 min readThe Orange Journal4 min read
Published in New Writers Welcome·Jun 14, 2022Member-onlyStreet Murals: The Undiscovered Art Scene of CTThe Local Art Movement That Made It Possible — Street murals and extraordinary forms of exterior art (think the bottom of a swimming pool) are gaining in popularity and are doing more than brightening up neighbourhoods in East Norwalk, CT. Here, it’s a Local Art Movement! Creatives are transforming the environment and attracting tourists from all over! Mad Walls I stumbled…New Writers Welcome3 min readNew Writers Welcome3 min read
Published in New Writers Welcome·May 23, 2022Member-onlyThe Best Ways to Rent Out Your Stuff and Make Money!What You Can Rent Out to Make Extra Cash — If you’re looking for ways to make some extra money, renting out your stuff is a great option. You can rent anything from your camping gear to your lawnmower, to even yourself. There are plenty of websites and apps that make it easy to find renters. …New Writers Welcom4 min readNew Writers Welcom4 min read