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Aurora Borealis of the Self: Unpopular Opinion #7
Photo credit: N Anderson, 4.2023 In the parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin, United States, where I am from, we’ve recently been treated to...
Jackie Vertigan
Apr 25, 20232 min read


Yes, life can change in 4 short months: Unpopular Opinion Blogpost #6
[trigger warning: grief and loss] From day to day, life can shift. We know this. Life unfolds and presents us with new perspectives. We...
Jackie Vertigan
Mar 12, 20234 min read


Bad to the Bone: Unpopular Opinion #5
I travel alone, with nobody else. I may not be “Bad to the Bone” like George Thorogood, and I do sometimes travel with others, but when I...
Jackie Vertigan
Nov 6, 20222 min read


Best Laid Plans: Unpopular Opinion #4
Image right: Fly Away, original quilt by Mary Piorun Setting intention only gets you so far. Over the couple of years, I have had a lot...
Jackie Vertigan
Oct 30, 20222 min read


The Zen of Whiskey: Unpopular Opinion #3
#zen #zenofwhiskey #zenofyou #humandevelopment #gratitude #growth Unpopular Opinion #3: The Zen of Whiskey I am not much of a drinker. I...
Jackie Vertigan
Aug 21, 20222 min read


No Super Heros Today: Unpopular Opinion #2
Unpopular Opinion #2: There is no Super Hero coming to save the day Seeking humanity, recovering perfectionists, pointing fingers, blame...
Jackie Vertigan
Aug 3, 20224 min read


Boredom is the Bomb! a.k.a. "Unpopular Opinion #1"
Reflecting on early mornings in childhood, a case is made for boredom as key in developing creativity and integrating learning.
Jackie Vertigan
Jul 26, 20227 min read
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