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An Encounter With Some Immortals (Well, They Said They Were Immortal)

As a junior reporter, my first-ever assignment was to interview a group of self-professed Immortals. It was their word against mine…

Nov 22, 2024

An Encounter With Some Immortals (Well, They Said They Were Immortal)

Nov 22, 2024

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The day I went horse-riding with angels

It’s like any other riding lesson — only with disembodied entities.

Dec 2, 2024

The day I went horse-riding with angels

Dec 2, 2024

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I Spent 365 Days Celebrating Fake Holidays — And It Changed Me

National Hermit Day, Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day, National Cabbage Day… In 2022 I decided to observe a different silly holiday or…

Dec 10, 2024

I Spent 365 Days Celebrating Fake Holidays — And It Changed Me

Dec 10, 2024

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The Day My Dad Met Padre Pio

In 1945, while stationed in Italy, my Dad visited a monk who was drawing crowds with rumours of miracles and stigmata. This is his account.

May 7, 2024

The Day My Dad Met Padre Pio

May 7, 2024

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How To Write A Short Story

10 practical steps for finishing your short story — with examples

Nov 16, 2020

How To Write A Short Story

Nov 16, 2020

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The Truth About National Flying Ant Day

We’re all familiar with the swarms of winged insects that appear on hot summer days. But what are they up to?

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The Truth About National Flying Ant Day

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Does Love At First Sight Exist? Ask a Matchmaker

If anyone knows the answer it’s Rachel Maclynn, head of elite international dating agency Maclynn International

Mar 29

Does Love At First Sight Exist? Ask a Matchmaker

Mar 29

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12 Things I Never Knew Before I Had A Dog

Dogs are everywhere. But the world of the dog owner was a strange new land.

Mar 6

12 Things I Never Knew Before I Had A Dog

Mar 6

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‘I Share A Name With A Serial Killer’

What’s it like to be constantly confused with someone infamous?

Mar 6

‘I Share A Name With A Serial Killer’

Mar 6

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Conversations With A Hermit

Rachel Denton’s life is a purposeful routine of seclusion, contemplation and self-restraint.

Jan 22

Conversations With A Hermit

Jan 22

dan brotzel

dan brotzel

Funny-sad author of Thank You For The Days; order at amzn.to/40yOfXr | The Wolf in the Woods, Hotel du Jack, Work in Progress

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