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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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Your Gum Health Is As Important as Your Teeth for a Healthy Mouth and Body
Your Gum Health Is As Important as Your Teeth for a Healthy Mouth and Body Posted February 1, 2023. February isn’t just the month when we celebrate all things love; it’s also Gum Disease Awareness Month. Why not show your gums some love? Because your gum health is vital for a healthy smile (and body).…
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How to Make the Most of National Dental Care Month 2024
How to Make the Most of National Dental Care Month 2024 Posted May 1, 2024. Every May, dental professionals and oral health advocates unite to celebrate National Dental Care Month. This observance serves as a pivotal moment to highlight the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene and to encourage habits that prevent dental diseases. The…
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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Lurking Dental Plaque
Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Lurking Dental Plaque Posted June 1, 2024. What do you know about dental plaque formation? Comprised of an ever-developing biofilm of bacteria that is both sticky and colorless, plaque is always trying to form over your pearly whites. Although it might appear harmless, plaque is a major contributor…
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Surprising Ways Your Seasonal Allergies Can Affect Your Oral Health
Surprising Ways Your Seasonal Allergies Can Affect Your Oral Health Posted April 4, 2024. With the blossoming of spring, while we welcome the vibrant blooms and greener landscapes, many of us also brace for the onset of seasonal allergies. This period, characterized by the widespread dispersal of pollen, can lead to the familiar symptoms of…
