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Inked after 51 years

The Chase • 117 implied HN points • 19 Apr 23
🎭️ Culture Personal Stories Family
  1. The author got their first tattoo at 51 after never having one before.
  2. The tattoo they chose reflects important things in their life, like family and freedom.
  3. The author's dad got his tattoo as a surprise for his mom on his 80th birthday, showing love and boldness.

Is this how my catalytic convertor saga ends?

Situation Normal • 87 implied HN points • 02 Jul 23
🎭️ Culture Personal Stories Automotive Crime Community Technology
  1. The author faced a dilemma about what to do with their car after multiple catalytic converter thefts.
  2. The options included getting a better parking spot, selling the car and relying on Lyft, or selling and buying a new car.
  3. Ultimately, the author found a solution through a mechanic who had spare catalytic converters and offered to install a shield to protect the car.

Finding our way as misfits

The Recovering Academic • 118 implied HN points • 10 Feb 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Personal Stories Community Identity
  1. The post discusses the importance of finding support and bonding with others who share the feeling of being misfits.
  2. It highlights the impact of a supportive friend who listens and encourages, making a significant difference in one's life and work.
  3. The post emphasizes the value of genuine connections that make individuals feel understood and that their words truly matter.

Twitter-Quitter | Secret Sauce | Teen love

Situation Normal • 86 implied HN points • 12 Apr 23
🎭️ Culture Social media Writing AI Personal Stories Entertainment
  1. The author quit Twitter due to changes and frustrations, emphasizing the importance of finding new ways to reach and connect with the audience.
  2. Writing newsletters through email can be a good interactive platform, promoting engagement and feedback from readers.
  3. There is no secret sauce to writing well, just keep practicing, experimenting with new styles and forms, and reading critically for improvement.
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Mrs Doubtfire: the newsletter

Letters from Lisa • 0 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Movies Celebrity Personal Stories
  1. Lisa Jakub reflects on her conflicted feelings about the enduring legacy of Mrs. Doubtfire in her life.
  2. She acknowledges the impact the movie had on her career path, despite the challenges it brought.
  3. Jakub expresses gratitude for moments of beauty and connection in her life, balancing the positives and negatives from her past.