I have to document everything. How else will I know this wasn't all a dream? If you're looking for me I'm probably on the other side of the room laughing really loud. Architect of Words.
Author: Candace Howze
It’s Truly A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
A personal take on the simple beauty of the new film on Mister Rogers.
What’s It’s Like to Shop the Healthcare Marketplace
This article first appeared on Medium Dec. 2018 In many ways, I’m the typical millennial. I live at home. I work remote-based jobs. I travel and post pics on IG. And most importantly, I’m turning 26 and falling off my …
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Makeup Storage Solutions
If it looks like I’m about to KonMari my makeup well…you’re only partly correct. If you’re anything like me, you probably have a difficult time keeping up with your beauty supplies. As someone with a decent-sized makeup collection and …
The National Memorial for Peace & Justice
This past week I stopped by the Equal Justice Initiative’s National Memorial for Peace and Justice on my way to the Florida Panhandle and spent an hour or so at this new memorial that honors the thousands of Americans who …
12 Ways the KonMari Method Changes Your Behavior
This is part 2 of a 3-part series on the KonMari Method. The Internet is abuzz with the announcement of Marie Kondo’s new Netflix show arriving in just a matter of days. The famed Japanese organization consultant is bringing her …
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How the KonMari Method Changed My Life
This is the first in a 3-part series. I am a clutterer. Actually, that’s not a real word, but I think you know what I’m saying. I’ve had an issue with clutter since I was a kid. The benefit …
3 Things I Learned About Podcasting From FinCon
I'm excited to present this guest post as part of our new Podcasting series. This blog is brought to you by Danielle Desir, founder of The Thought Card, and co-founder of WOC Podcasters. With eight podcast episodes published to …
LATEST PODCAST: Be Brave; Be Well ft. Shanina Dionna
If you’re looking for something new to listen to this weekend, check out the latest episode of my podcast, Meraki Mentors, which features an interview with visual artist Shanina Dionna! In this episode, you’ll meet visual artist Shanina Dionna, a …
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New Poems Published in The Grief Diaries
I recently was featured among a group of talented artists in The Grief Diaries, a magazine of art and writing about loss. I knew I wanted to work with this publication because my first chapbook was centered around various forms …
Congress vs. MeToo: What Dr. Ford’s Testimony Proved About Attempted Rape
When Brett Kavanaugh took the oath for the Supreme Court yesterday, many eyes watched and many averted. Those who averted did so for reasons immeasurably deeper than political dissent. As women, we have endured a spectrum of sexual violence: rape, …
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