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Small Town

By Amber M., Jim Thorpe, PA

     I never imagined that living in a small town could have such an impact on my life. There was a time when I thought that it was a disadvantage - the same boring routine...

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Solo Experience

By Andrew B., Cohasset, MA | 0 comments

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A Strange Role Model

By Nickay P., Brooklyn, NY | 3 comments

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That One Thing

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Better Barbie

By Jesse K., Grand Ledge, MI

I don’t have any alumni ties to Brown, though it’s possible I could be the long-lost granddaughter of James S. Miller. Never have I sailed the Pacific Ocean on the back of a humpback...

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Changeling

By Yiwei H., Toronto, Canada

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The power of words

By Joseph L., Auburn, NY

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By JacksonDReynolds, Chatsworth, GA

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   As they say, different strokes for different folks. When most people learn that one of the two greatest loves of my life is my cat, they either laugh or give me one of those...

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The Smell of Potstickers

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