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What Gets in the Way of a Fresh Start
And American Cheese Has a Backstory
January 21, 2026
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Courage is more exhilarating than fear and in the long run it is easier. ”
Eleanor Roosevelt
It Really Is Quittin’ Time
Before the week rushes on, consider this your midweek reset. Three reads worth lingering on, and definitely talking about later.
TODAY’S PICKS
 | What Gets In The Way Of A Fresh StartNew year, new intentions—same old mental roadblocks? Explore what quietly holds us back, and what happens when we finally interrupt the spiral. |
 | Let’s Retire the Weather ConversationWeather is the safe default—but it’s not the only way in. This piece explores why we start there, and what opens more interesting, human conversations instead. |
 | American Cheese Has a BackstoryLove it or side-eye it, American cheese didn’t just appear on burgers. This story traces how it became a staple—and why it still sparks opinions today. |
When was the last time a small, ordinary conversation turned into something you actually remembered?
