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Where Did That Miss Susie Song Come From?

Growing up, we would recite a naughty song and clap our hands together. We would giggle, titillated at the thought of getting one over on our parents. “We’re not really saying the word!” we would say. “It just sounds like we’re going to.” It went: Miss Susie had a steam…

Song

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Where Did That Miss Susie Song Come From?
Where Did That Miss Susie Song Come From?

Jul 17

Living With Vaginismus: Will Every Pap Smear End in Tears?

My first pap smear ended in tears, just like I knew it would. It was bad enough that my body had built brick wall blocking its entrance, but the doctor’s attempts to get past it were excruciating. My body has felt cursed for as long as I can remember. The…

Pelvic Floor

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Living With Vaginismus: Will Every Pap Smear End in Tears?
Living With Vaginismus: Will Every Pap Smear End in Tears?

Jun 13

Have You Seen This Invoice Scam on PayPal?

For much of my writing work, I have to use PayPal. While I use PayPal to collect payments, I don’t really receive invoices to send money out. So, when I received an email saying that I had two invoices due, I was alarmed. Both invoices were nearly identical except for…

Scams

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Have You Seen This Invoice Scam on PayPal?
Have You Seen This Invoice Scam on PayPal?

May 26

People of the Salem Witch Trials: Bridget Bishop

Bridget Bishop was the first person to be executed for witchcraft during the Salem witch trials. She’d been accused of witchcraft before the Salem witch trials and found not guilty. So how was it that she was executed in 1692? Bridget’s Life Before the Salem Witch Trials Bridget Bishop was first born Bridget Magnus, but her family…

True Crime

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People of the Salem Witch Trials: Bridget Bishop
People of the Salem Witch Trials: Bridget Bishop

May 22

What Happens at Pole Dance Class?

I still remember how nervous I was before my first pole dance class. I had no concept of how difficult the class might be, and there weren’t really a lot of answers to my questions online. …

Pole Dancing

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What Happens at Pole Dance Class?
What Happens at Pole Dance Class?

May 14

People of the Salem Witch Trials: John Proctor

John Proctor was one of the few men accused of witchcraft in Salem Village. During the Salem Witch Trials, several members of the Proctor family were accused of witchcraft. Proctor’s story, like the stories of many others accused, is tragic. John Proctor’s Life Before the Salem Witch Trials John Proctor was born on October 9, 1632, to John…

Crime

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People of the Salem Witch Trials: John Proctor
People of the Salem Witch Trials: John Proctor

May 6

People of the Salem Witch Trials: Ann Putnam

Ann Putnam was one of the key witnesses during the Salem witch trials. She was initially a friend of several of the “afflicted” girls, and in March 1692, she claimed to have become afflicted as well. Ann Putnam’s accusations against many people in Salem Village led to executions. Ann Putnam’s Early Life Ann Putnam…

Crime

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People of the Salem Witch Trials: Ann Putnam
People of the Salem Witch Trials: Ann Putnam

May 3

People of the Salem Witch Trials: Susannah Martin

Susannah Martin was one of 19 people executed for witchcraft during the Salem witch trials. Susannah was executed on June 19, 1692, having been accused of witchcraft multiple times in the years leading up to her death. Susannah Martin’s Life Before Witch Accusations Susannah North was born in England sometime around September 30, 1621. She was…

History

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People of the Salem Witch Trials: Susannah Martin
People of the Salem Witch Trials: Susannah Martin

May 3

How to Start Pole Dancing Without a Pole

If you have been thinking about learning to pole dance, chances are that you don’t have access to a pole already. …

Pole Dance

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How to Start Pole Dancing Without a Pole
How to Start Pole Dancing Without a Pole

Apr 28

People of the Salem Witch Trials: Elizabeth Booth

Elizabeth Booth was one of the young accusers during the Salem Witch Trials. At 18 years old, Elizabeth made accusations against at least 10 people, many of whom were executed. …

History

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People of the Salem Witch Trials: Elizabeth Booth
People of the Salem Witch Trials: Elizabeth Booth
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