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active: 2022-02-22 → 2026-08-04

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PW PW Murphy · The Creative Collective

5 Things No One Tells You About Sleeping Naked Abroad

Nobody has told you this

May 16, 2026 · 4 min read · 1,300 claps paywalled #travel #culture #humor

5 Things No One Tells You About Sleeping Naked Abroad

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ST Sturg Writes It Down · The Creative Collective

My 5 Stages of Grief Following Trump’s Victory

How I’ve been coping in the aftermath of this historic election

Nov 10, 2024 · 7 min read · 733 claps #politics #trump #election-day

My 5 Stages of Grief Following Trump’s Victory

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ST Sturg Writes It Down · The Creative Collective

The File That Changed Everything

A life-changing day at home

May 22, 2026 · 3 min read · 307 claps paywalled #fiction #short-story #mystery

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ST Sturg Writes It Down · The Creative Collective

My YouTube Channel Was Dead In The Water

Until I discovered something that changed my perspective on what I’d feature on the channel.

Sep 13, 2025 · 3 min read · 289 claps #youtube #aldi #grocery-shopping

My YouTube Channel Was Dead In The Water

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ST Sturg Writes It Down · The Creative Collective

I Don’t Miss Eating Out As Often (An Ode to Eating At Home)

When you’re able to cook at home and make yummier and healthier options, it’s better all around.

Sep 18, 2025 · 2 min read · 258 claps #food #cooking #health

I Don’t Miss Eating Out As Often (An Ode to Eating At Home)

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ST Sturg Writes It Down · The Creative Collective

Eurovision 2026 Grand Final Predictions

A final analysis of this year’s contest

May 16, 2026 · 5 min read · 214 claps paywalled #eurovision-2026 #grand-final-eurovision #music

ST Sturg Writes It Down · The Creative Collective

Google Is Filtering All of My Attempts at Telling the Truth

I’ve Reworded It At Least 10 Times To Get Them To Accept It and They Haven’t

Feb 22, 2022 · 3 min read · 171 claps #motel6 #erie #google

Google Is Filtering All of My Attempts at Telling the Truth

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ST Sturg Writes It Down · The Creative Collective

Gentle Valley Campground

A haiku sonnet by the Sturg Writes It Down, Eastern poetry meets Western poetry

May 15, 2026 · 1 min read · 157 claps paywalled #travel #poetry #haiku

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ST Sturg Writes It Down · The Creative Collective

You’ve Heard of Auld Lang Syne, Here are Some Old Friends

As the New Year starts, a look back on past friends.

Jan 02, 2026 · 10 min read · 135 claps paywalled #abuse #mental-health #toxic-relationships

You’ve Heard of Auld Lang Syne, Here are Some Old Friends

ST Sturg Writes It Down · The Creative Collective

My Severe Ankle Injury: A Timeline So Far

The effects of being in so much pain and being unable to walk for a decent amount of time

Jun 23, 2026 · 5 min read · 115 claps paywalled #this-happened-to-me #chronic-pain #injury-recovery

My Severe Ankle Injury: A Timeline So Far

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ST Sturg Writes It Down · The Creative Collective

Erie Has Snow and Hills, Yet UPS Claims They Still Have Trouble

You would think that a city used to snow would have systems in place to handle it.

Jan 03, 2026 · 3 min read · 105 claps paywalled #erie #up #this-happened-to-me

Erie Has Snow and Hills, Yet UPS Claims They Still Have Trouble

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SA Sanchari Pait · The Creative Collective

I Chose Easy Art Over Better Art

When art became Content, I stopped growing…

Jun 02, 2026 · 3 min read · 60 claps paywalled #art #artist #drawing

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DY Dylan Chia · The Creative Collective

Chinese Lessons on Learning

The importance of learning, nicely packaged in Chinese idioms

Jun 03, 2026 · 2 min read · 50 claps paywalled #learning #education #language

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ST Sturg Writes It Down · The Creative Collective

The Tale of the Forgotten, Overdue Library Books

How they got misplaced and why they haven’t been returned

Apr 04, 2022 · 4 min read · 22 claps #chicago-public-library #overdue-books #change

The Tale of the Forgotten, Overdue Library Books

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FL Floyd Snyder · The Creative Collective

The Working Boats of Monterey: Past, Present, and Imagined

Long before Monterey became a tourist haven, its fishing fleet powered a coastal economy and shaped a community.

Jun 13, 2026 · 2 min read · 10 claps #history #california #art

The Working Boats of Monterey: Past, Present, and Imagined

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GA Gabriela Villanueva · The Creative Collective

I Thought “Boyfriend ASMR” Was a Joke. Then I Accidentally Fell Into a New Form of Storytelling.

I discovered audio roleplay the same way most people seem to: through people making fun of it. Late-night YouTube recommendation spirals…

May 09, 2026 · 5 min read · 8 claps #audio-roleplay #fiction-for-women #booktok

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CI cindee D Renee · The Creative Collective

I Named Several Theme Parks For Michael Jackson. Would He Approve?

I think he might like a few of these names

Dec 07, 2024 · 3 min read · 8 claps #michael-jackson #michael-jackson-quotes #music

I Named Several Theme Parks For Michael Jackson. Would He Approve?

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OR Orange Intern · The Creative Collective

How Distribution Builds a Moat in an AI Agent World

When anyone can build anything, who controls attention?

Apr 01, 2026 · 2 min read · 3 claps #orng #orangeweb3 #ai

How Distribution Builds a Moat in an AI Agent World

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ST Sturg Writes It Down · The Creative Collective

Outlander Is Coming Back After Another Long Hiatus

One of My Favorite Shows on TV is Coming Back for Season 6

Mar 03, 2022 · 4 min read · 2 claps #outlander #sam-heughan #caitriona-balfe

Outlander Is Coming Back After Another Long Hiatus

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MV mvck writes · The Creative Collective

A “Bumble” Bee Romance: the Pros and Cons of Online Dating

Photo by Priscilla Du Preez 🇨🇦 on Unsplash

Apr 16, 2026 · 3 min read · 1 claps #dating #relationships #online-dating

A “Bumble” Bee Romance: the Pros and Cons of Online Dating

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MI Mimi Marcus · The Creative Collective

In a Moment Notice: Happy Independence to a country that actually has One. 🇺🇲

What really holds a country together? A cause? Or a contraption?

Jul 05, 2026 · 4 min read · 1 claps #america #philosophy #politics

In a Moment Notice: Happy Independence to a country that actually has One. 🇺🇲

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MK MK4PROMO · The Creative Collective

Boutique Hotels vs. International Chains: Which Suits Different Trip Types?

The hotel lobby is the first impression of a destination, but choosing between a polished international chain and a quirky boutique…

Jul 06, 2026 · 2 min read · 1 claps #hotel #luxury #travel

Boutique Hotels vs. International Chains: Which Suits Different Trip Types?

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MK MK4PROMO · The Creative Collective

How to Read Hotel Reviews on Booking Sites Like a Professional

A glowing 4.8-star rating can be misleading. In reality, that perfect score might hide thin walls, unreliable Wi‑Fi, or a breakfast that…

Jul 13, 2026 · 3 min read · 0 claps #travel #advice #hotel

How to Read Hotel Reviews on Booking Sites Like a Professional

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RA Rachael Hand · The Creative Collective

Some people still take the stairs. Why I started a blog in the age of AI.

In 2024, I decided to start a blog. A potentially foolish idea amidst the popularity of short-form video content, Instagram microblogs…

May 21, 2026 · 3 min read · 0 claps #blogging #slowing-down #analog

Some people still take the stairs. Why I started a blog in the age of AI.

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RA Rahul Mishra · The Creative Collective

5 Ways to Rebuild Banking CX with Jack Henry/Symitar Integration

Beyond the shadow of a doubt, the era of digital banking has been trailing speedily. With this trend speeding up, neo-banks are becoming…

Jun 26, 2024 · 3 min read · 0 claps #banking-cx #jack-henry-integration #symitar-integration