*A specific portion of this column is satirical.* Most coming-of-age stories are feel-good and hilarious despite children being put in harm’s way. My coming-of-age story will have you questioning my …
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Shortt Stories & Tall Tales: Fake IDs & UFC 272
by Michael Shortt 16 minutes read*A specific portion of this column is satirical.* The most important tool I’ve gained with age is perspective. While sometimes it may seem disheartening to constantly swim upstream while everyone …
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In 2020, I made an effort to be more socially active and find people who shared similar interests to me. This was essential to my mental health following years of …
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Today marks the official end of the 2021 holiday season. For better or worse, every memory you make with your family will have a far greater impact than normal days. …
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There’s a question all newlywed couples have for every married couple that will listen and that is “what advice do you have for us to make this work?” That’s a …
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Long Story Shortt: Carving Your Own Traditions
by Michael Shortt 5 minutes readEveryone has certain things they look forward to for each holiday. Thanksgiving has never been one I look forward to. Forced social interaction isn’t exactly my thing and those interactions …
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It’s not often I can admit that I’m having a good day or week, but I can say with all honesty that I am. Sometimes my pessimism takes over and …
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So you just discovered a new hobby and passion. You want to absorb everything that hobby has to offer. Where do you start? With Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) that’s a …
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Long Story Shortt: Conflict Resolution (Part One)
by Michael Shortt 7 minutes readFrom an early age, my father instilled in me the need to fight. Some of the lessons were worth retaining, but most were examples of how not to live your …