Bylines
Whether you’re a fan of fiction, biographies, or a bit of everything, my book blog is a platform where I share my thoughts with fellow readers, and explore literary worlds.
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I Got Pregnant on Birth Control as a Mom. Here’s What It Taught Me About the Toll of an Unplanned Pregnancy
The air in the bedroom felt suffocating as I watched the timer, muted and off-camera during a work call. I felt my heart beating in my ears. The timer dinged as my co-workers continued chatting in the background, all of…
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My Husband Is A Parent Too — But You’d Never Know It Based On What People Say To Us
In early 2017, my husband and I sat in the OB-GYN’s office to confirm that we were pregnant with our first child. The room was littered with literature for new moms on birthing and breastfeeding classes, hospital tours and registration,…
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Pet Industry Seeing Boom in Alternative Diets
Owners Turn Toward Paleo, Keto, and Grain-Free Diets Wellness–it isn’t just for humans anymore. Since the pandemic, more people are focusing on physical and mental well-being. But improving the quality of life isn’t just about mankind. Exercise regimens and alternative…
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Healthy Hall: GoToHearing
Christopher and Danielle Campellone, owners of GoToHearing, have successfully helped treat hearing loss and tinnitus by fitting more than 700 new patients during the past year. Campellone and his wife, Danielle, opened the Gainesville-based practice in April 2021 with a…
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Discovering Your Pet’s DNA
It had been almost two years since Lauren Kime and her family lost their canine companion. Loki, their 15-year-old rescue dog, was struggling with muscle and bladder control, and the family decided it was time to put him to sleep. …
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Tackle Spring Cleaning With a Plan
Spring is around the corner and for many homeowners, that means they’ll be reaching for cleaning supplies to help make their space sparkle. For some, the annual event goes beyond the simple acts of opening windows for fresh air, power…
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Healthy Hall: Gainesville Eye
Gainesville Eye Associates has been providing knowledge and care for patients in the Gainesville community and surrounding areas since 1982. The practice is a multispecialty ophthalmology practice founded by Stephen J. Farkas, M.D. and Jack M. Chapman, M.D. The staff…
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Casey Ryals Wins in Work and Life
“When people start thinking about their work, they almost always have this sense that surely there’s something more. It’s like you fell asleep during the climax of an epic movie, only to wake up and watch the credits roll… Then…
