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The goals I did not achieve
Every writing goal I made for the year is a wash. It has been this way for a while, but I think it's important to be open about my failures and the reality of how life can get in the way. This is especially true considering the several times I have posted on Vocal about my writing goals, how I was changing my approach, and where I was hoping to be for the upcoming year. I will probably do that again in a couple months, but for now, it is time to acknowledge where I am today.
By Kay Husnick13 days ago in Journal
Listening To My Thoughts
December 4, 2025 I have not been writing for a while. I had a lot going on over the past few months that hindered my creative mind. My PTSD regarding my ex-husband. I read a lot of books to help me through my dealings with my abusive husband. I had my genuine validation when he was sentenced to 15 years by a judge last year.
By Mariann Carrollabout a month ago in Journal
Completely on the Fly (November). Content Warning.
Ooh, it's been a few months since I did one of these pieces, and it shows. My mental health is on the floor at the moment, and then I thought, I need to write something on Vocal. I am so ADHD I forgot that I HAD been doing these 'on the fly' pieces - without thought, censorship, or embarrassment. So here I am again!
By Karen Cave2 months ago in Journal
What I learned working in the cannabis industry. Content Warning.
Over the last 13 years I was a budtender in the medical then recreational cannabis industry in Washington State. I also had the pleasure of working on a cannabis grow operation where I trimmed and packaged cannabis. It’s truly amazing to see how far we have come in Washington state with the cannabis industry. Over the last 13 years I watched us go from medical ma and pa shops to chain cannabis stores. The future is bright for the cannabis industry.
By Kristine Franklin2 months ago in Journal
Dream Log #1
I've been having some weird dreams lately. I think maybe it's best to write about them, see what they mean, and how to translate them. Sometimes, if I remember, I might translate it into a poem. Some are just strange and out there. One that has stuck in my mind is one about a friend who was murdered. It involves five of my friends. I'm not gonna disclose their real names, just nicknames for this one.
By Chloe Gilholy3 months ago in Journal
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When Is the Best Time to Visit Morocco With Kids?
As a mom, I know how different traveling with kids can feel compared to solo or adult-only trips. When my family and I first planned our Morocco adventure, I had one big question: When is the best time to visit Morocco with kids?
By Ariel Cohen28 minutes ago in Journal
57 small business ideas for 2026
Small business owners are heading into a year of nonstop change. New tech, shifting workforce expectations, and evolving customer behavior are rewriting the rules. Supply chain disruptions have exposed real gaps, pushing more businesses toward local sourcing, sustainability, and circular models.
By ELIA MWAPINGAabout an hour ago in Journal
Strengthening Billing Accuracy in Care Settings
Full Introduction In the residential and long-term care landscape of 2026, billing accuracy has shifted from a back-office administrative task to a high-stakes clinical and financial priority. As payers—including Medicare and Medicaid—tighten documentation requirements and deploy AI-driven audit tools, even minor discrepancies in daily charting or insurance verification can lead to immediate claim denials and revenue loss. Strengthening accuracy now requires a systemic approach that integrates real-time eligibility checks, disciplined clinical documentation, and a culture of cross-departmental accountability. By focusing on front-end precision and back-end auditing, care settings can ensure that the services provided are the services fully reimbursed.
By Abdul Mueedabout 2 hours ago in Journal
Funding Options for Recovery Homes
Full Introduction As of early 2026, the landscape for funding recovery homes—also known as sober living environments or recovery residences—has become significantly more integrated with broader healthcare and housing stability initiatives. Funding is no longer restricted to private pay models; it now encompasses a sophisticated mix of federal block grants, state-level voucher programs, and private social impact investments. Public policy has shifted toward viewing stable, substance-free housing as a critical social determinant of health, leading to new reauthorizations of federal pilot programs and a focus on evidence-based, certified residences. Whether you are launching a new community or expanding an existing one, success in 2026 depends on aligning your facility with national accreditation standards to unlock high-value government and philanthropic funding streams.
By Abdul Mueedabout 2 hours ago in Journal
The Difference Between Writing an Ebook and Having One That Works
Finishing an eBook often feels like reaching a milestone. The file is complete, the title is set, and it's finally uploaded. Then nothing happens. Days pass. Sometimes weeks. No readers, no momentum, no clear sign that anyone noticed.
By Hillshire Mediaabout 4 hours ago in Journal
Rebuilding Healthcare From the Ground Up: Andrew Rudin MD on Prevention, Evidence, and Root Causes. AI-Generated.
For much of modern history, medical progress has been measured by innovation. New medications, sophisticated imaging tools, and increasingly precise procedures have transformed once fatal illnesses into manageable conditions. These advances have saved millions of lives and remain essential to modern care. Yet alongside this success, a quieter problem has taken shape. Healthcare has gradually become oriented around treating disease after it appears, rather than preventing it from developing in the first place. According to Andrew Rudin MD, this imbalance now underlies many of the system’s most persistent failures.
By Dr. Andrew Rudinabout 6 hours ago in Journal
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