The Elf on The Shelf Isn’t Into This Either
Monica Donaldson struggles to keep up with the expectations of holiday cheer and confides in the family Elf on The Shelf, Chipper. This comedic, hallucinogenic story asks us to reexamine the role of motherhood and the impact the holidays have on all of us. Continue reading The Elf on The Shelf Isn’t Into This Either
The First Challenge of Your Professional Career Starts Now
From: McFarland, Greg
To: 2020 Summer Intern Distro List
Welcome to InsuraCorp!
Dear 2020 Summer Intarns,
Congratulations on your acceptance into the InsuraCorp internship program!
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Domestic Royalty
8:00am: Perched in front of my vanity, I dust buttloads of powder over my neck, elbows, and kneecaps like a 1920’s dame. 8:55am: I don my silken, feathered robe that trails three yards behind me and waltz to my computer. … Continue reading Domestic Royalty
It Was 100% Mutual
“It was mutual,” I tell my mom as I lie face first in my shag rug inhaling the Sun Chips I dropped the night before. “There will be other guys, honey.” “Oh, for sure,” I affirm as I curl up, … Continue reading It Was 100% Mutual
Free Wine Tasting For Serious Wine Tasters
Sommelier: This wine was imported from Chile. Please sip and tell me what you think. Customer 1: I taste earthy notes. I much prefer the floral finish from the Argentinean wine before. Customer 2: I’m picking up flavors of coco … Continue reading Free Wine Tasting For Serious Wine Tasters
How to Be an Authentic Influencer
Let’s face it, you’re a big deal. Yeah, maybe half your Instagram followers are aliens orbiting Earth. Yeah, maybe they like and comment on all your stuff, and you pay them in return with the blood of a sacrificial lamb. … Continue reading How to Be an Authentic Influencer
Notice From HR: Feedback Is a Gift
FROM: InsuraCorp Human Resources TO: All InsuraCorp Employees In preparation for our upcoming cycle of annual reviews, your besties in HR want to remind every employee that feedback is a gift. To ensure you get the most out of the … Continue reading Notice From HR: Feedback Is a Gift
Granny’s Famous Monster Cookies
Saint Peter knocks on the door at 124 E Angel St in Heaven at the residence of Bernice K. Johnson. Bernice has tailored her home to her afterlife lifestyle, an adobe hut with a hot tub and an outdoor shower. … Continue reading Granny’s Famous Monster Cookies
The Christmas Carol and the Gambling Circle
“Have you ever gambled on the premise of The McLeod Community Theatre?” Nine-year-old Henry Eddleston’s mom held a shortbread cookie to her mouth and paused mid-bite. Henry’s dad tightened his grip on his glass of punch. The three of us … Continue reading The Christmas Carol and the Gambling Circle
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