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The Radicalization of Old Women
The Radicalization of Old Women

We suffer, we learn, we grow, we change. These are poems for anyone who doesn't have time for nonsense any more.

2022

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Maria Shimizu Christensen
Maria Shimizu Christensen

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About Me — Maria Shimizu Christensen

Mostly sunny to partly cloudy. Occasional thunderstorms. — I surprise people all the time. I don’t mean that I throw surprise parties or lurk behind doorways waiting to jump out creepily and unexpectedly, hoping to make people scream. Well, there was that one time… Anyway. Moving on. What I mean is that revealing some aspects of myself to…

About Me

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About Me — Maria Shimizu Christensen
About Me — Maria Shimizu Christensen
About Me

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3 days ago

What Would It Take to Get Workers Back in the Office?

You’re asking the wrong questions — I drink a lot of coffee. Copious, stupid amounts of coffee. That leads to popping into the lunchroom at work quite often. Which means I end up seeing many more people than I would if I didn’t drink as much coffee. This helps justify my caffeine habit, as it leads…

Work

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What Would It Take to Get Workers Back in the Office?
What Would It Take to Get Workers Back in the Office?
Work

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Apr 26

Imitation Will Get You Anywhere

My second Toastmasters speech — They say that imitation is the highest form of flattery. They also say that flattery will get you nowhere. I’m here to tell you that imitation can get you anywhere. …

Toastmasters

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Imitation Will Get You Anywhere
Imitation Will Get You Anywhere
Toastmasters

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Jan 26

My Very First Public Speech

Given at a Toastmasters club meeting — I gave my first speech at a Toastmasters meeting, and it was exhilarating. After it was over. It’s easier and as hard as you think it might be, because few things in life are simple. …

Toastmasters

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My Very First Public Speech
My Very First Public Speech
Toastmasters

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Jan 26

Toastmasters Is and Isn’t as Scary as You Think

You should join — Some people are made to get up on a stage. Their personalities, natures, talents, abilities, education, and experiences set them up for speaking success. I’m not one of those people. If you aren’t already in Toastmasters, you might not be, either. …

Toastmasters

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Toastmasters Is and Isn’t as Scary as You Think
Toastmasters Is and Isn’t as Scary as You Think
Toastmasters

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Dec 31, 2022

I Resolve Nothing This New Year

The joy of doing nothing — “What are you doing on your vacation?” “Nothing.” “Have any plans for New Year’s Eve?” “No, I’m not doing anything.” “Have you made a New Year’s resolution?” “Nope.” No one has asked why after hearing my replies to any of those questions, but that would be going beyond the limits…

New Year

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I Resolve Nothing This New Year
I Resolve Nothing This New Year
New Year

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Sep 20, 2022

How to Make Yourself Do Something You Don’t Really Want to Do

Your mileage may vary — Word placement matters, even if it only tickles our unconscious. In the title, I wrote, “Don’t Really” rather than “Really Don’t”. If you really don’t want to do something I probably can’t help. “Really don’t” creates a much stronger barrier than what I wrote. If you don’t really want to…

Self Help

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How to Make Yourself Do Something You Don’t Really Want to Do
How to Make Yourself Do Something You Don’t Really Want to Do
Self Help

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·Aug 24, 2022

My First Time at the Emerald City Comic Con

It’s a beautiful time to be a geek — The line stretched around three full city blocks to get into the 2022 Emerald City Comic Con in Seattle, and it was the most enchanting, fun, and weirdly awesome queue ever. A seemingly endless parade of geekily costumed humans passing by on one side to get to the end of…

Geek

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My First Time at the Emerald City Comic Con
My First Time at the Emerald City Comic Con
Geek

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Jul 1, 2022

Mundane Google Image Search Comes Up With Nazi Décor

Seriously? Seriously. — In the fast-moving world of algorithm changes and customer complaints things may change by the time you read this, but an image search on Google currently has some appalling results. Apparently, Nazis have upped their SEO game. What do you think of when considering desk ornaments? Paperweights? Tiny Zen gardens…

Racism

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Mundane Google Image Search Comes Up With Nazi Décor
Mundane Google Image Search Comes Up With Nazi Décor
Racism

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Jun 28, 2022

Where Were You When My Husband Was Abusive?

This isn’t just about me, it’s about all of us — “Good riddance” You’re better off. He’s an asshole” “I’m so glad you got out” When you finally summon the courage to leave an abusive marriage, these are the kinds of things some people tell you. Talk about too little, too late. …

Society

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Where Were You When My Husband Was Abusive?
Where Were You When My Husband Was Abusive?
Society

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