One Good Thing
by: Irina AlexanderPublished on: 09/22/2026I invented a little game to surprise my daughters with good news. It accidentally became a lesson in how the brain works, and why what you train yourself to look for is what you find.
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Happy Birthday to My Best Friend (And What That Actually Means)
by: Irina AlexanderPublished on: 03/27/2026Today is Jen's birthday. Here's what real friendship looks like.
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The $25 That Changed My Morning — and My Heart
by: Irina AlexanderPublished on: 11/11/2025A Veterans Day encounter that reminded me what true service looks like—and why giving freely expands the human heart far more than receiving ever could.
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