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The Truth Is Out There
My future is as uncertain as my past. I’ve pondered it for my entire life and still have few answers. The truth is out there - like the quote from the television show, The X-Files. They say to look within, but what can I find in an empty shell?
By Andrea Corwin about 7 hours ago in Fiction
Onboarding That Actually Works
Early turnover often starts in week one, when new hires run into messy processes, missing access, and no clear plan for their first few days. HR and managers waste hours chasing forms, fixing avoidable mistakes, and answering the same basic “Where do I find…?” and “How do I…?” questions over and over.
By Angela Ashabout 7 hours ago in Education
Villainess Review: Eva Grubb (Gilligan's Island)
Gilligan's Island. What can I say about the show that hasn't been repeated on a loop for decades. This piece is actually one of two about the series that I had been wanting to write on here for the longest time. Much more about the show will be saved for another story, I promise you that. Regarding this, I know this much. The castaways dealt with quite a bit on that show, but while being on a deserted island is an immense hindrance, at least they're somehow safe from other elements.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout 7 hours ago in Geeks
To Those Who Feel Fragmented in a World Demanding Wholeness. AI-Generated.
Dear You, In moments when your thoughts feel scattered, your feelings too complex or fragmented to share fully, know that there is profound strength in simply *being* — even in pieces. The world often asks us to appear whole, seamless, polished, but real connection honors the silences, the symbols, the spaces where words falter.
By Laurentis Theofanusabout 7 hours ago in Poets
