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Jill (Conquering Cognitions)
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Human Parts

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The Growing Space Between Us

One day they are home, and the next, they are grown. — Editor’s Note: This Medium Writers Challenge entry was added to Human Parts on November 4, 2021. The event I had been anticipating all summer arrived — college freshman move-in day. The car was so tightly packed that it took three of us pushing and tugging to get the pillow into…

Mwc Space

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The Growing Space Between Us
The Growing Space Between Us
Mwc Space

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Welcome — I’m So Glad You Stopped By

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Index

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Index

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Everything Fun

·Nov 11, 2022

I Want to Be a Giraffe When I Grow Up

No dream is too big — I recently watched a promotional video for a high school career fair where preschool-aged kids were interviewed about their future career plans. An adorable 3-year-old stole the show. When asked what he wanted to be when he grew up, the little boy paused momentarily and then confidently answered, “a giraffe.” …

Careers

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I Want to Be a Giraffe When I Grow Up
I Want to Be a Giraffe When I Grow Up
Careers

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Oct 27, 2022

Emma Crawford and the Coffin Race

One hundred and thirty years after her death, Emma is the life of the party — There is a charming Colorado mountain town with beautiful views, famous mineral springs, fantastic art galleries, and a wildly popular coffin race. For the past 28 years, on the Saturday before Halloween, the town of Manitou Springs honors a former resident in a spectacular, unique, and slightly morbid way —…

History

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Emma Crawford and the Coffin Race
Emma Crawford and the Coffin Race
History

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Six Word Photo Story Challenge

·Oct 12, 2022

A Bear for All Seasons

Six Word Story Challenge: Freestyle — This bear is the bomb (pop)! A house in my neighborhood has a large Zuni bear sculpture in the front yard. It has been there as long as the home, and for years it was an all-white bear that stood in stark contrast to the green and brown landscape. When the house sold, I thought the…

Photography

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A Bear for All Seasons
A Bear for All Seasons
Photography

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The Memoirist

·Oct 2, 2022

Make Way for the Student Driver

Thank you for your patience — I overslept and was late leaving for my trip which meant I would arrive at the worst time — rush hour. As expected, on the outskirts of the city, the traffic grew heavy. I mentally prepared for the aggressive drivers, but to my surprise, there was no tailgating, obscene gestures…

Memoir

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Make Way for the Student Driver
Make Way for the Student Driver
Memoir

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Jun 16, 2022

Listen Up — This Is Important

On the hunt for the listener engagement bonus — A few months back, I read an article about an engagement bonus for listening time. In March and April, when people listened to stories on this platform, the author received a little extra money. Is that still happening? I have no idea, but I do know that I haven’t received…

Humor

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Listen Up — This Is Important
Listen Up — This Is Important
Humor

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The Memoirist

·Jun 7, 2022

A Tale of Two Movies, Thirty-Six Years, and One Top Gun

Top Gun: Maverick was worth the wait — I have always loved a man in uniform. My father was a U.S. Air Force pilot and the first man to own my heart. An Army soldier will be the last. I also love Tom Cruise in uniform. Last weekend I went to the theater for the first time since…

Movies

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A Tale of Two Movies, Thirty-Six Years, and One Top Gun
A Tale of Two Movies, Thirty-Six Years, and One Top Gun
Movies

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Spread the Ripple

·Jun 1, 2022

The Power of a Hive Mentality

A bee-autiful project with a mission — In 2008, Matt Willey had a life-changing experience with a bee. In his interview with American Lifestyle, Willey shared that a dying bee flew in his window and landed on his rug. Shortly after, it died. …

Life Lessons

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The Power of a Hive Mentality
The Power of a Hive Mentality
Life Lessons

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May 23, 2022

It Was an Unseasonably Cold Day for a Funeral

Nothing was as it should be that day — I drove by his house today. For years I pulled into that driveway to pick him up for school. He usually ran a little late, and I can picture him running out the front door with his backpack hanging open, and his arms full of books. His mom would wave…

Grief

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It Was an Unseasonably Cold Day for a Funeral
It Was an Unseasonably Cold Day for a Funeral
Grief

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Jill (Conquering Cognitions)

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PsyD, Clinical Psychologist | Writer | Words in Human Parts, Forge, Better Humans | Life Lessons Supported by Science

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