Category: Economy
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Let’s Go Back to the Mall for a Better World!
Do Gen X and Gen Z long to return to the mall? Does the mall give a sense of space that is important to a civil society, democracy and engagement? Was I a mallrat? Hell yes! Fox Valley Mall Though I live near quite a few indoor malls, Fox Valley mall was my home away…
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Was It The Decade of Greed?
Photo By Kieran White of Manchester, England: Some Rights Reserved The 1980’s are often referred to as the “Decade of Greed”. Do you know what people spent more money on than cars? More than what they spent on gold watches? What opulent purchase exceeded what they spent on dining, travel, clubs and even consumer debt…
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I read this article yesterday morning before work and it really struck me. Like, to tears… I hate to say…
First, thank you! Second...wow. Third. I was a few month away from 50 before I took boundaries and self care…