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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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A Brief History of Bobbleheads

The lovable spring-mounted rocking figurines go way back.

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A Brief History of Bobbleheads

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Why Do Americans Hate Fruitcake So Much?

January 3 is National Fruitcake Toss Day. Brits are quite fond of fruitcake, but Americans despise it.

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Why Do Americans Hate Fruitcake So Much?

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What If I Just Pushed Him Down The Stairs?

From secret desires to death wishes, we all think things we’re not allowed to. Why?

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What If I Just Pushed Him Down The Stairs?

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What Jobs will AI actually CREATE for Writers?

I asked ChatGPT, and here’s what it told me.

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What Jobs will AI actually CREATE for Writers?

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6 Reasons Being An Older Freelancer Gives You An Edge

It’s easy to feel obsolescent and defeatist, but experience has its upside.

Jun 23

6 Reasons Being An Older Freelancer Gives You An Edge

Jun 23

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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