May 2025
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How do you know when it’s time to unplug? What do you do to make it happen? Recognizing when it’s time to unplug starts with understanding that I’m a sponge who absorbs nearly everything, so physical and emotional exhaustion hits differently, when tiredness sets in and brings that heavy, sad feeling that resembles depression Read more
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Another Night at Chill n’Fill: Dawgs, Skateboards, and Gas Buckets It was Friday night at Chill n’Fill, out here where the darkness stretched for miles in every direction and our mechanically-winking polar bear served as the only beacon of civilization for truckers, night shift workers, and the occasional lost soul who’d wandered too far from Read more
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What quality do you value most in a friend? Loyalty and reliability… those are the two qualities I value most in a friend. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized that friendships become less and less necessary, but when I do see real potential in someone, I go all in completely. I give everything Read more
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Another Night at Chill n’Fill: The Entrepreneur, The Wink Warriors, and The Mirror Mystic It was Saturday night at Chill n’Fill, and I was three hours into my shift when Bob’s latest masterpiece caught my attention through the front windows. He’d transformed our one-eyed polar bear mascot into what he called “Business Bear” this Read more
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What jobs have you had? 🤔… Looking back on my work history, I’ve had quite a journey through various industries that taught me different skills and work ethics. As a teenager, I got my start with outdoor work – pruning Christmas trees, selling produce at farmers markets, and doing seasonal jobs like mowing lawns and Read more
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The Great Doritos Heist and Other Wednesday Night Adventures It was Wednesday night at Chill n’Fill, and I was two hours into my shift when Bob’s latest creation nearly gave me a heart attack. He’d transformed our one-eyed polar bear mascot into what he called “Detective Bear,” complete with a deerstalker hat that was Read more
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Another Night at Chill n’Fill: The Prophet of Unnecessary Predictions *A Special Edition: Pop-Up Story* It was early Tuesday night at Chill n’Fill, and I was three hours into my shift when Bob decided tonight was the night for what he called his “Grand Unveiling Ceremony.” Through the front windows, I could see him Read more
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Do you practice religion? 🤔 … There’s a thread that has run through my entire life, golden and unbroken, weaving through every joy and sorrow I’ve encountered. From my earliest memories, I’ve felt the presence of something greater than myself… not as a distant concept, but as a living reality that breathes purpose into Read more
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Dad brought his teenage son to our store for a heart-to-heart about not following dangerous trends just because they’re popular. Kid went from sullen to actually listening when his father said “following trends is just peer pressure with better marketing.” Parenting level: expert 👨👦✨ Read more
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Do you remember life before the internet? 🤔 …Before the internet … my world was tangible and immediate. I spent countless hours reading books, turning actual pages and getting lost in stories without distractions. As a kid I preferred to stay inside with a book in my hands, but I was sometimes forced outside Read more
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