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Reading puts your brain to work.
Reading is to the mind what exercise is to your body.
It gives us freedom to roam the expanse of space, time, history, and offer a deeper view of ideas, concepts, emotions, and body of knowledge.
Roberto Bolaño says, “Reading is like thinking, like praying, like talking to a friend, like expressing your ideas, like listening to other people’s ideas, like listening to music, like looking at the view, like taking a walk on the beach.”
I Fell Asleep During ‘Citizen Kane’, What’s So Great About This Movie? – Wanderer
20 Disneyland Memes That Are Totally Relatable – Ned Hardy
If you have trouble digesting dairy, I found this the most effective product for letting me enjoy pizza, ice cream and cheese with little or no discomfort – Amazon
Kat Von D shared a video of herself being baptized more than a year after renouncing witchcraft and the macabre – Insider
Mom Shares How Family Spent Nearly $4k On A Day At Disney, Blaming Prices, Gets Called Out – Bored Panda
How to Keep Your Bones Strong—and Even Make Them Stronger – Popular Science
Korean streamer running from Thailand shopping mall shooting – Reddit
Missouri high school teacher is put on leave after school officials discover her OnlyFans – AP News
When Asked to Fix Something, We Don’t Even Think of Removing Parts – ARS Technica
Retired Couple Books 51 Back-To-Back Cruises Because It’s Cheaper Than a Retirement Home – My Modern Met
A school shooter is gaining traction on TikTok, and taking backlash from those who think he shouldn’t have a platform – Insider
Everything You Should Know Before Watching Your First Stanely Kubrick Film – Wanderer
15 Los Angeles Memes That Really Hit the Nail on the Head – Ned Hardy
How To Vent To Your Friends Without Bringing Them Down – Fatherly
How to Get a Woman Hooked Using Your Words – Wing Girl Method
How TikTok monetizes dangerous health trends in real time – VOX
Charted: Retirement Age by Country – Visual Capitalist
Golden Retrievers Have Been The Mayor Of This Town For Over A Decade – Sunny Skyz
How To Make Natural Garden Pesticides – Apartment Therapy
1. It’s different. Guys will approach. Had guys try to sit down to dinner with us. When I’d go to the bathroom I’d come back to guys talking to her. It was funny and flattering. Certainly helps you realize some people have a different life experience
What made you decide to purchase a sex doll in the first place?
I first tried a masturbator toy and then became interested in full size sex dolls. I found out about them by searching online and finding a Canadian sex doll warehouse that ships them.
How much did you pay for the doll altogether including tax and shipping?
The original price was $4300 plus tax, but I got it damaged for less than $3000. Shipping was also expensive since it came from China.
The allure of owning a franchise often stems from the promise of a proven business model, brand recognition, and potential financial success. However, a closer look at the experiences of many franchise owners reveals a different story. Here’s why many advise against buying a franchise:
You’re Buying a Job: The sentiment echoed by many is that owning a franchise is akin to “buying a job.” Instead of the passive income many hope for, franchisees often find themselves working long hours, dealing with the day-to-day operations, and facing the challenges of managing staff and customer relations.
Wojtek, often referred to as the “Soldier Bear,” was a Syrian brown bear that played a unique and heartwarming role during World War II. Found as a young cub in Iran in 1942 after it was believed his mother had been shot by hunters, Wojtek was adopted by Polish soldiers of the 22nd Artillery Supply Company of the Polish II Corps. As he grew under the care of the soldiers, he became more than just a mascot; he became one of them.
Emotional invalidation is the process of dismissing, belittling, or negating someone’s feelings. It can be intentional or unintentional, but regardless of the intent, it can have profound effects on the individual on the receiving end.
When someone expresses their feelings or emotions, they are sharing a vulnerable part of themselves. They are seeking understanding, empathy, and validation. Emotional invalidation, however, is the opposite of this. It’s like telling someone that their feelings are wrong, unimportant, or that they shouldn’t feel the way they do. This can be done through comments like “You’re overreacting,” “It’s not a big deal,” or “You shouldn’t feel that way.”
The reason emotional invalidation is harmful is multifaceted:
The primordial hum from the beginning of the Universe – BBC
5 Great Movies You Can Watch On YouTube For Free Right Now – Wanderer
8 Shows to Watch If You Have a Big Bang Theory-Shaped Void In Your Life – Ned Hardy
A camp chair that is extremely comfortable, small, light and won’t break the bank – Amazon
Abercrombie & Fitch ex-CEO Mike Jeffries accused of exploiting men for sex through organized operation – CBS
Flight Instructor bashes his student on Snapchat before fatal crash in severe weather – Reddit
Retinoids work, wipes don’t: 21 things I’ve learned about skin care – The Guardian
NYC college student freed from Dubai days after receiving 1-year prison sentence for touching security guard’s arm – NY Post
14 Discontinued Cars We Wish Still Existed – Car and Driver
I Joined an Exclusive Club of YouTube Porn Hunters – 404
5 Unwritten Bathroom Laws Every Man Should Know – Linkiest
This list is crap: Hollywood Reporter Critics Pick the 50 Best TV Shows of the 21st Century (So Far) – Hollywood Reporter
Bride And Groom “No Longer Welcome” In Their Hometown After Wedding Blaze Kills 100+ People – Bored Panda
This headlamp has all the features that you could want in a headlamp and is super affordable and it comes in a 3pack! – Amazon
Feds Auctioning YouTuber’s 32-Car Collection After Fraud Conviction – The Drive
A new “time window”: Meet the winners of the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physics – ARS Technica
In Singapore, a Toyota Camry Hybrid costs $183,000 — here’s why – Autoblog
For Easy, Crispy Baked Salmon, You Need Mayonnaise – Bon Appetit
Want A Happier Marriage? Stop Asking Your Partner To “Show The Receipts” – Fatherly
