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rabbiaustinzootMay 1, 20232 minSoundtracks Review: A Self-Help Book That Actually…Helps?There are a LOT of self-help books out there. This does beg the question: if the books are any good, why do we need so many? It seems...
rabbiaustinzootApr 18, 20232 minAll Things Aside Review: Shlesinger's unique blend of comedy and social critiqueDuring the hardest parts of the COVID shutdown, my wife and I watched a lot of stand-up comedy. There was something refreshing about...
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