Have you ever wondered why we say, “I like listening to music” but rarely “I like hearing music”?
The Difference Between Listening & Hearing
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Its hollow bones and rusty strings, A chorus left unfinished, The singer can no longer sing, The air in his lungs diminished. The monster …
How to Heal a Heart
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Real Talk: Let’s Talk About LGBTQ+ Rights
Disclaimer: The following article discusses topics of a sensitive nature which may be disturbing and/or controversial to some readers. Hence, reader discretion is advised. The …