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My life is, by every objective measurement, very very good.

And in spite of all of that, I struggle every day with my self esteem, my self worth, and my value not only as an actor and writer, but as a human being.

That’s because I live with Depression and Anxiety, the tag team champions of the World Wrestling With Mental Illness Federation.

“It’s not ever as much about being a good writer as it is about being a persistent writer” --Neil Gaiman

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We understand the journey of a writer is filled with ups and downs. Whether you're a seasoned author or just starting out, we believe that persistence is the key to honing your craft. We're here to support and motivate you every step of the way.

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I have a friend who has been using an e-cigarette for 10+ years. He doesn't seem any less addicted to smoking as back when he was using old-fashioned cigarettes.

I understand e-cigarettes are supposed to help you quit... but has anyone actually had success with them? Or, is it more like trading one vice for another?

Sometimes I'm at the doctor's office, at the library, or even at the grocery store and see an unused power outlet. My phone is dying. I feel weird plugging in, but I feel even weirder asking for permission.

In case you're wondering, the AC unit in our bedroom costs $0.16/hour. The living room costs $0.50/hour.

My wife is trying to make me stop. She says it's annoying.

During World War II, Nazi soldiers were searching for Niels Bohr, a Danish scientist who had helped two German physicists escape. The Gestapo believed that the two Nobel Prizes left behind by the physicists would serve as evidence against Bohr, potentially leading to his execution.

To hide the solid gold prizes, chemist George de Hevesy suggested using aqua regia, a solution that could dissolve gold. Hevesy dissolved the gold and placed the solution on a high shelf among other chemicals. When the Nazis ransacked the building, they failed to find any trace of gold, unaware that it had been cleverly concealed in plain sight.

After the war, Hevesy reversed the process, extracted the gold, and returned it to the rightful owners. This remarkable feat not only saved Bohr's life but also demonstrated the power of aqua regia and its ability to fool the Nazis.