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Like driving with a watermelon

Like driving with a watermelon

Good communication plans ahead

Emily Maljanian
Emily Maljanian
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If you can relate--I'm so sorry :(

If you can relate--I'm so sorry :(

Strains, sprains, and the power of precision

Emily Maljanian
Emily Maljanian
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Much of a muchness (and other foreign phrases)

Much of a muchness (and other foreign phrases)

When language fails us, we can lean on other tongues

Emily Maljanian
Emily Maljanian
Summertime sounds like...

Summertime sounds like...

A few of my favorite audiobooks and podcasts

Emily Maljanian
Emily Maljanian
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A birthday wish

A birthday wish

Good words matter--here's what's guiding my next year

Emily Maljanian
Emily Maljanian
Breaking the rules makes more sense, right?

Breaking the rules makes more sense, right?

A case for intentional punctuation

Emily Maljanian
Emily Maljanian
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Don't lose this

Don't lose this

Credibility and the case for proper comma usage

Emily Maljanian
Emily Maljanian
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A kayak, a snake and a paddler (oh my!)

A kayak, a snake and a paddler (oh my!)

A misadventure on the San Antonio River

Emily Maljanian
Emily Maljanian
More is sometimes better

More is sometimes better

Overcommunication can be the kindest option

Emily Maljanian
Emily Maljanian
Two words can tell a story...believe me?

Two words can tell a story...believe me?

A reminder that less is often more

Emily Maljanian
Emily Maljanian
Come belong here

Come belong here

An invitation that I hope you'll accept!

Emily Maljanian
Emily Maljanian
The best call you'll make this week

The best call you'll make this week

Make Mother's Day more meaningful

Emily Maljanian
Emily Maljanian
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