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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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How Dental Checkups Impact Your Oral Health
How Do Dental Checkups Impact Your Oral Health? Posted August 16, 2019. We learn at a young age that brushing and flossing are vital to keeping your smile healthy. We need to continue these daily habits in our ongoing quest to maintain healthy smiles for strong teeth and gums. Seeing your dentist regularly for professional…
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Brushing and Flossing for National Dental Hygiene Month in October
October is National Dental Hygiene Month: Brushing, Flossing and More! Posted October 18, 2019. Happy October, everyone! It’s one of the spookiest seasons of the year, and one of the scariest things we can think of is having problems with our teeth and gums. Since October is National Dental Hygiene Month, we want to promote…
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Schedule Your Spring Dental Cleaning Today
Spring Has Sprung! Call Today To Schedule Your Spring Dental Cleaning! Posted April 22, 2021. Spring is officially here! Along with the shifting, warmer weather and blossoming trees and bushes (hello, allergies!), spring feels like a time of change, growth, and prosperity. Spring is a time when many of us are excited to clean out…
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Graduation and Wedding Days Are the Perfect Occasion to Whiten Your Smile
Graduation and Wedding Days Are the Perfect Occasion to Whitening Your Smile! Posted May 27, 2021. Did you know that your smile is one of the first things people notice about you, leaving them with first impressions about your health, intelligence, societal status, and attractiveness? Making sure your smile looks its best is a quick…
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What Happens When You Put Off Biannual Dental Cleanings and Exams
What Happens to Your Health and Smile When Putting Off Your Biannual Dental Cleanings and Exams? Posted July 13, 2021. Because of the pandemic (and occasionally dental anxiety just from going to the dentist), patients may find themselves tempted to skip a dental appointment or two, especially if they are not currently having any acute…
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Don’t Let a Preventable Dental Emergency Sideline Your Oral Health
Don’t Let a Preventable Dental Emergency Sideline Your Oral Health Posted December 13, 2020. Winter is almost here, and sports activities can find a way to bring a dental emergency into your life during the busy holiday season. Whether you are skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, swimming, or surfing, accidents can happen. It can mean running…
