Over the past month, I’ve been using my fidget cube a LOT. So when a friend mentioned that she was loving her CONQUERing fidget ring, I decided to try it out. It just arrived today and I can’t stop clicking it!Photo copyright 2025 by Vanessa KierThere are a LOT of fun options to choose from. Here, the founder

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“It’s quick and easy to set up your new cell phone,” they said. “Just use your old phone and transfer the data.” Yeah, not so much.And yeah, I knew better than to think it would be a smooth process.  Memory is short, though. I’d completely forgotten any issues I encountered the last time I transferred data to

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If you have children that you need to talk to about grief and death, then I highly recommend the picture-book The Invisible Parade by Leigh Bardugo and John Picacio. It’s a sweet, gentle story centered around Día de Muertos.

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I found these unusual grapes at my local farm store today and just had to try them.No, these aren’t mini-eggplants. They’re grapes! Photo copyright 2025 by Vanessa KierThey’re called Moon Drop grapes. And I can report that they are delicious. I was afraid they might be too sweet, based on the language on the bag,

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The September 2025 edition of my KierDevils newsletter went out on Thursday, September 4th. Want to catch up on the latest news and gossip from the SSU? This issue includes the latest edition of the SSU’s internal newsletter The Tactical Times! Enjoy! If you’re a subscriber and don’t see it in your Inbox, please check your Spam or

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My discounted year of Masterclass ends tomorrow. Since I’m not going to renew, I’ve been watching as many videos on writing and creativity as I can fit into my day. For the most part, I’ve watched entire classes. However, today in particular, I’ve been skipping around. Then I landed on a class that I’m absolutely loving: Issa

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