Time: the one thing you can’t buy or slow down or exchange; only use and manage and give. Let’s use the time we are given sensibly. Use the time going in to 2017 to glance back at 2016’s happenings. Instead of just thinking, “2017 will be my year,” take these next few days to pull up a well-devised […]
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Welcome, Germies, to this month’s writing challenge! This challenge will begin today and will end January 31st. However, you are welcome to come back anytime to complete the challenge and submit it below in the comments section. We will pick a few of our favorites that are submitted during this month, though, and they will be featured in […]
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“People you can always turn to, and if you don’t know where you are, family is always there.” According to a nine-year-old, this is the definition of family. A forty-two-year-old would say, “Family means children, Mom, and Dad,” but neither of these define the true meaning of family; it merely brushes the surface. As noted, a family can consist […]
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I’m always the first one to make myself the butt of the joke, but you know what I never do? Pay myself a nice compliment, and here it is: “Damn, Lara, you have some amazing people in your life.” That’s right, I said it. I have what the youths call “ride or die” people, and […]
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Welcome, Germies, to this month’s writing challenge! This challenge will begin today and will end June 30th. However, you are welcome to come back anytime to complete the challenge and submit it below in the comments section. We will pick a few of our favorites that are submitted during this month, though, and they will be featured […]
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Welcome, Germies, to this month’s writing challenge! This challenge will begin today and will end May 31st. However, you are welcome to come back anytime to complete the challenge and submit it below in the comments section. We will pick a few of our favorites that are submitted during this month, though, and they will be featured in […]
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1. That’s too early! John F. Kennedy delivered a speech at 2 am on the steps of the University of Michigan Union as part of his presidential campaign. He talked to the many students that had gathered for his early morning speech about his plans for the US Peace Corps. 2. The Magic “M” Many students […]
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Welcome, Germies, to this month’s writing challenge! This challenge will begin today and will end April 30th. However, you are welcome to come back anytime to complete the challenge and share it below in the comments section. We will pick a few of our favorites that are submitted during this month, though, and they will be featured in our […]
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This Ask Lara entry was composed on October 22nd, the day after Back to the Future Day. A lot has happened in the past 48 hours. I had a harsh but necessary realization about my life and the path it has taken, Marty McFly’s visit to the future was a lot less impressive and a lot […]
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