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You Don't Have to Be a Phoenix to Rise From the Ashes.

my ducks refuse to tow the line

You Don't Have to Be a Phoenix to Rise From the Ashes.

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Jul 3, 2024

Woman Financially Punished For Gluten Intolerance at Local Sandwich Shop

It was her kid that wanted to go there, and she gave in. She thought she could get her sandwich without bread. Simple as that.

Woman Financially Punished For Gluten Intolerance at Local Sandwich Shop

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May 12, 2024

$20 For Flipping Burgers? Yes, They Deserve It

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$20 For Flipping Burgers? Yes, They Deserve It

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Aug 25, 2024

I Wore Pink to Work on Purpose, and It Was Empowering

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I Wore Pink to Work on Purpose, and It Was Empowering

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Jun 26, 2024

I’m Trying to Eat Better

But Don’t Say The D Word

I’m Trying to Eat Better

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Jun 6, 2024

I Woke Up With Under the Bridge in My Head

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May 23, 2024

Finding Peace at the Job I Wasn’t Supposed to Have

The Stress Built Up Like a Boiling Frog

Finding Peace at the Job I Wasn’t Supposed to Have

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Feb 21, 2024

I Didn’t Buy a Stanley, and I Have No Regrets

I Will Choose Practical Over FOMO Every Time

I Didn’t Buy a Stanley, and I Have No Regrets

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Feb 13, 2024

I Got My Package, But I Still Reported My Delivery Driver

Is Honesty Too Much to Ask For?

I Got My Package, But I Still Reported My Delivery Driver

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Jan 2, 2024

Weighted Blanket

a prose poem

Weighted Blanket

Gretchen Lee Bourquin

Gretchen Lee Bourquin

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I’m a MN writer battling my demons & learning to celebrate angels. facebook.com/gretchenleewritermn/ twitter.com/gretchenlee instagram.com/gretchenleebourquin

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