Category: Road Trip
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Hearts of Glass Tour: The Next Chapter Begins
As the crowdfunding chapter on Indiegogo comes to a close in less than 2 weeks, I find myself filled with gratitude and excitement. Together, we are bringing Hearts of Glass: Living in the Real World to life through the support of an incredible community. This YA novel—set in the late 1980s—dives into some heavy themes…
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Joan Jett’s Bad Reputation for a New Generation
Can a Sears Christmas Catalog guitar make history? Is a 16 year old Runaway an icon? Is a bad reputation a female anthem? Did a fan of godmother of pop-punk change my life? If we are talking about Joan Fucking Jett, the answer is hell yes! The Sears Wish List That Changed History On a…
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Thanks for the tour through the bittersweet… Obviously, for everyone that trip back is going to be different even though…
Wow, this article is so well-written! I really enjoyed how you highlighted Tina’s race as a factor that prevented her…