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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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Freelance Diaria, Part the Fourth

We begin 2025 with a bit of cash in the bin and some sexy stretch goals, all overlaid with a boringly grown-up caveat vibe…

Jan 7

Freelance Diaria, Part the Fourth

Jan 7

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National Beheading Day: A Fake Holiday Too Far

Some silly Days just shouldn’t exist. This is one of them.

Dec 29, 2024

National Beheading Day: A Fake Holiday Too Far

Dec 29, 2024

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The Meanings of Winnie The Pooh

The enduring popularity of the bear of the little brain is due to his shape-shifting capacity for re-interpretation

Dec 27, 2024

The Meanings of Winnie The Pooh

Dec 27, 2024

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The Freelance Diaries, Part 3

Back out hustling for writing work at 56, our keyboard warrior has reasons to be cautiously cheerful as Christmas approaches

Dec 21, 2024

The Freelance Diaries, Part 3

Dec 21, 2024

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What Is Employee Experience (And Why Does It Matter)?

A look at the rise of EX and how it relates to employer brand, with EX consultant Lucy Kemp.

Dec 21, 2024

What Is Employee Experience (And Why Does It Matter)?

Dec 21, 2024

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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