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The Picky Princess
Once upon a time, not too far from here, there lived a King and a Queen who wished for a daughter. Very suddenly, all at once, they were blessed with four. As the girls grew in age and beauty, it became abundantly clear that special care would need to be taken to find suitable suitors for them all. This worried the King deeply, but his wife assured him, “I have a plan.” So, it was decreed that any man wishing to win the hand of a princess must produce a rare treasure with wh

Nichole Brenner
18 hours ago6 min read
A Hypothetical Situation
Imagine a hypothetical situation where you’re pretty freshly divorced and have recently resigned from your job. You’ve managed to stretch your money for several months, but you’re running out and rent is due. Then you meet someone online who, on the surface, looks like the kind of person you should theoretically get along with. You have a lot of common interests, and you think, “This might be a friendship worth exploring.” So, you get to know them a little and they seem very

Nichole Brenner
May 116 min read
Tarot & Social Media
It’s not unusual to be scrolling on social media, minding one’s own business, and suddenly encounter a tarot or oracle card reader. Although they can appear articulate and persuasive, there may be times when something about them feels a bit off. It’s important for viewers to understand that not all readings appearing on their “For You Page” are actually meant for them. Very few things in life are universally true, especially with “collective” card readings. Many creators of

Nichole Brenner
May 52 min read
Understanding Ecological Grief
Since mid-March, historic wildfires in Western Nebraska have resulted in the destruction of over 800,000 acres of land. These fires have thrived due to the potent, unseasonable heatwaves that have plagued the western part of the United States in the past few weeks. In Colorado, the statewide snowpack is as low as it’s ever been. According to data from the National Resources Conservation Service, the snowpack level is at 54% of what it normally would be. This impacts watershed

Nichole Brenner
Apr 223 min read
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