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Don’t Go to College (Unless You Really Need or Want to)

On January 9, 2020March 22, 2020 By ewottrengIn Hands1 Comment

“I don’t really know what I’m going to do. I might as well go get my Master’s.” “I want to change my career, so I guess I need to go back to school.” While it might seem obvious that you don’t need to go to college or go back to school, I still hear evidence …

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There’s No Such Thing As a Small Job

On November 7, 2019November 7, 2019 By ewottrengIn HandsLeave a comment

I made the right choice to quit teaching three years ago. At that point, I was severely burned out and depressed. I lost several pounds due to stress. I tried talking to my principal about it and she said that “ if you’re not working 80 hours and crying every day, you’re not doing your …

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The Art and Balance of Rest

On September 12, 2019September 11, 2019 By ewottrengIn HandsLeave a comment

"Society uses catchphrases like “work hard, play hard” and “you can sleep when you’re dead” to justify running ourselves into the ground. We work like crazy when the benefits rarely pay off. In most cases, the money is not enough and even when it is, the cost to our overall health is too high."

More Reasons to Be Glad It’s Not 1885

On July 19, 2019July 18, 2019 By ewottrengIn HandsLeave a comment

"I read this insane book called 'Medicine of the Old West' and was inspired by the m a n y reasons to be thankful for modern medicine. When 2019 can feel tough, here are a few more medical things we can be grateful for."

10 Things to Be Grateful for, Based on My Crazy Old West Medicine Book (Part I)

On June 27, 2019June 27, 2019 By ewottrengIn Hands2 Comments

"Even when things are so grim in the US right now, acknowledging our growth can help. And if there’s one area where we’ve done a lot right, it’s advancements in healthcare. If you’re the type to focus on what you’re thankful for each day (good for you), I have the ultimate new gratitude list for you."

The Struggle of Men and Feminism

On May 31, 2019June 6, 2019 By ewottrengIn HandsLeave a comment

"If you needed to fix your car, you'd listen to a mechanic. When you need to fix the patriarchy... you need to listen to a woman."

Crazy Girl

On May 29, 2019May 29, 2019 By ewottrengIn HandsLeave a comment

You’re crazy, girl. It was what my mom said when I told her I’d be going to El Salvador and Guatemala for ten days, driving around in a bus with some friends. It’s what my dad says, shaking his head and grinning, when I start climbing a tree (or talking about it, but it usually …

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