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First Impressions behaviour habits Aug 31, 2026

Ā I had always assumed a first impression started when we began speaking.

ā€œHi, I’m Ash.ā€

What I recently discovered is that by the time you open your mouth to speak, you are already well into the...

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Wine Culture alcohol wine culture Aug 22, 2026

I know what Chardonnay I like.

I've drunk enough of it over the years to know the regions I prefer, the style I'm looking for and the minerality I enjoy. I can pick up a bottle, read the label and ha...

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Memories behaviour happiness Jul 22, 2026

I've been thinking about what makes someone look back and say, ā€œI had a happy childhood.ā€

Of course, there are many things that contribute to a happy childhood. But I wonder how much the story we tel...

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