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Raising Durham
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[Raising Durham] To Bot or Not to Bot? How AI Became My Ride or Die
The journey from AI skeptic to enthusiast wasn't exactly smooth sailing. As a content marketer, my first reaction was self-preservation – would these language learning models render my creative brain obsolete?
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[Raising Durham] Main Character Energy: Life Beyond Your “Expiration Date”
The world is hesitant to cast women like me as the main character. Instead, we’re the wise friend, the frazzled mom, or the “frumpy” comic relief—bit players who are often sidelined or overshadowed by younger, more “marketable” women.
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[Raising Durham] How I Conquered a Lifelong Fear of Flying
The birthday card read: Two plane tickets to the destination of your choice!
A fabulous 40th birthday gift that would delight anyone, right?
WRONG! My palms were clammy as I held the card
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[Raising Durham] Grounding Political Talk in Family Values
On Nov. 7, 2020 – a perfect November day in Durham – my daughter Harper and I sat outside Mad Hatter’s in Durham, enjoying lunch in the autumn sunshine. As we finished eating, a