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How I Read Three Books at Once (Without Confusion)
I used to be a strict serial reader. One book, front to back, no detours. If I picked up a novel while already halfway through a history book, I felt like I was cheating on my obligations. Then I noticed I was falling into a pattern: forcing myself through dense nonfiction at 10 p.m. when…
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How I Decide When to Abandon a Book
I used to treat every book I opened like a marriage vow. If I made it past the first chapter, I felt legally and morally bound to reach the last page, even when the prose was making me miserable. I would slog through dull chapters, check how many pages remained, and calculate exactly how many…
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How I Copy My Favorite Passages by Hand (and Why It Helps)
Reading has always felt like a conversation to me, but for years I was doing all the listening and none of the responding. I would finish a beautiful paragraph, nod in appreciation, and turn the page. The words flowed through me like water through a sieve. I remembered the feeling of the writing, but never…
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How I Keep a One-Sentence Reading Journal (Without the Guilt)
I’ve filled three Moleskines with reading notes I’ll never read again. Beautiful quotes, detailed chapter summaries, and color-coded margin tabs now sit in a drawer, gathering dust. The intention was noble: capture every insight, track every theme, build a personal library of wisdom. The reality was another abandoned system that turned reading into homework. The…
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The Post-It Note Method I Use for Library Books
I love owning books, but my wallet prefers the library. The only problem is that I think with a pen in my hand. I underline, I argue in the margins, I circle words I need to look up. Library books, of course, forbid this. After years of trying to memorize page numbers or take notes…
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Patient Testimonials for Downtown Dental Associates
I want to thank you for cleaning my teeth. You are so funny. When I come to get my teeth cleaned I laugh. You are a good dentist, Your are a nice person, there are alot of things that are nice about you. Sincerely, Jeffrey Jr. – 8 years old Dear Dr. Showman, I love…
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Care Instructions and Dental Guidelines After Treatment
As part of our dedication to providing “Tender Care for Terrified Teeth,” we have provided a few instructions to help you following your treatment. Should you have any questions about your treatment, your healing, or dentistry in general, please call Downtown Dental Associates in Cleveland. Following Oral Surgery Bleeding For 24 hours (or more, in…
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Post-Treatment Care Instructions and Guidelines
After Treatment As part of our dedication to providing “Tender Care for Terrified Teeth,” we have provided a few instructions to help you following your treatment. Should you have any questions about your treatment, your healing, or dentistry in general, please call Downtown Dental Associates. Following Oral Surgery Bleeding For 24 hours (or more, in…
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Holistic Health Supplements for Overall Wellness
Supplements At Downtown Dental Associates, we use a number of important holistic health supplements that promote overall health and wellness. All of the supplements used and recommended by our skilled dentist, Dr. BJ Showman, are both safe and effective. To learn more about holistic health supplements in Cleveland, Ohio, we invite you to browse our…
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Spring Into Summer With a Confident Smile
Spring Into Summer With a Confident Smile Posted April 8, 2019. Spring has sprung, and summer is almost here! The sun shouldn’t be the only thing shining bright this season. Your smile is a great feature to show off to friends, family, coworkers, social media, a date and everyone else! Need help to show off…
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Start Off the New Year With a Whiter Smile
Start off the New Year With a Whiter Smile! Posted January 10, 2019. Have you been waiting for the right time to get teeth whitening treatment? There’s no better time than the New Year! In 2019, you are setting all kinds of new goals, and one goal you can shoot for is a whiter and…
