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Why a Book "Study" not Book "Club?"
Posted by Amanda Ramsay on
I've gotten this question the most as I've been putting up posters around town and dropping off event postcards. Why are you calling it a book study? It's a book study because this will be the first in a monthly series of book studies that may deal with topics that may be emotional or personally affecting. If this is the case, sometimes reading a book alone can feel intimidating. I understand this feeling. I've often looked at books and longed to read them but been scared about my mental health afterward. I can be a bit sensitive. Things I...
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Being a Misfit is Beautiful
Posted by Amanda Ramsay on
On a Saturday like today, I feel as though more people need to see this TED talk. Whether you are a misfit or you know a misfit, we belong as much as anyone.
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