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From wellness and mindful living to commentary, creativity, and community, CherryCoBiz explores the many ways we grow, learn, and make sense of the world around us.

The Donut Hole Philosophy

If you’ve been around CherryCoBiz for a while, welcome back. If you’re new here, welcome...

Three Years Later: It Didn’t Start With a Blender

The writing prompt that nudged this piece forward asks: What’s something you’d love to see...

The Tree Does Not Keep Every Leaf

I was thinking about trees recently. Not because it is autumn. It is spring. The...

Many Ones

Do I believe in soulmates? Maybe. I am just not convinced there is only one....

Garlic Lover’s Cheddar Parm Chicken Noodles

Sometimes dinner starts with a plan, and sometimes dinner starts because you accidentally bought an...

Apocalypse Is a Story. Oversight Is a System.

The other day I watched a PBS Terra and Floodlight News report about Stargate, one...

The Versatility of Dirty Cabbage

Color, comfort, and a pan full of possibility After making Dirty Cabbage in the Rescued...

When Time Slowed Down and He Probably Just Went to Class

A Job Corps Memory, a Bosnian Crush, and My One-Woman Romantic Comedy There are several...

Bacon, Eggs, and the Return of Peppers and Onions

A Memorial Day Weekend Breakfast Skillet from a Real Home Kitchen I woke up knowing...

Dirty Cabbage in the Rescued Wok

A colorful, protein-forward spin on a comfort dish with cabbage, peppers, lean beef, chicken sausage,...

If I Had an Unlimited Budget, I Would Start at Home

A writing prompt about money, conscience, and the songs that taught me to care When...

When the Frame Becomes the Ceiling

How I Handle Fear and Self-Doubt Fear and self-doubt have never been strangers to me....

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Rigatoni, Balsamic Brussels Sprouts, and the Beauty of a First Version

Sometimes dinner starts with a plan. Sometimes it starts with two videos, a crockpot, a...

The Script Beneath the Grift

A four-way CherryCoBiz reflection on Erika Kirk, Jennie Gage, performance femininity, and the truth beneath...

The Shape of a Life: When Love Answers in Purple

Today’s writing prompt asks: What is the meaning of life? That is an enormous question...

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The Donut Hole Philosophy

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Three Years Later: It Didn’t Start With a Blender

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The Tree Does Not Keep Every Leaf

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Many Ones

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Garlic Lover’s Cheddar Parm Chicken Noodles with creamy egg noodles, chicken, red peppers, and a lemon-feta salad, shown with a soft green title overlay.
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Garlic Lover’s Cheddar Parm Chicken Noodles

Dirty cabbage variation with cabbage, shredded carrots, black beans, tomatoes, peppers, ground beef, and apple gouda sausage, shown with an overlay reading “The Versatility of Dirty Cabbage.”
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The Versatility of Dirty Cabbage

A green pepper, onion, potatoes, and a bowl of eggs arranged on a kitchen surface with the overlay text “A Skillet Full of Breakfast.”
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Bacon, Eggs, and the Return of Peppers and Onions

Dirty Cabbage in the Rescued Wok with cabbage, black beans, diced tomatoes, bell peppers, extra-lean beef, and sliced chicken sausage, shown with an overlay reading “Rescued Wok Dirty Cabbage.”
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Dirty Cabbage in the Rescued Wok

Bowl of garlic Parmesan chicken rigatoni with balsamic garlic Brussels sprouts, Parmesan cheese, and hot sauce, with overlay text reading “A Win, With Notes.”
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Garlic Parmesan Chicken Rigatoni, Balsamic Brussels Sprouts, and the Beauty of a First Version

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The Script Beneath the Grift

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The Shape of a Life: When Love Answers in Purple

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Eat Better, Not Smaller: A High-Protein Taco Bowl from My Real-Life Wellness Journey

Baked red and orange stuffed peppers topped with melted cheese, with overlay text reading “Change Can Still Taste Good.”
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High-Protein Salsa Verde Taco Stuffed Peppers

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Who Owns the Truth?

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Apocalypse Is a Story. Oversight Is a System.

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When the Frame Becomes the Ceiling

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The Script Beneath the Grift

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They Know Something Is Wrong

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Avon

Explore Our Avon

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? What Everyone Should Know About the Universal Heartbreak of

Discontinued Products — and Why Avon Still Has My Heart.....

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From “Maybe” to Must-Have: My Latest Avon Finds

It’s no secret I’m an Avon fanatic. Over the years,.....

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?? My Latest Avon Haul: Beauty, Self-Care, and a Few “Can’t-Miss” Finds

It’s been a little while since I’ve posted about my.....

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Skincare That Sparks Joy: My Avon Trio & Simple Self-Care Ritual

What’s one simple thing that brings me joy?For me, it’s.....

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From Rocks to Rings: My Love for Life’s Little Treasures

Do You Have Any Collections? Funny You Should Ask… I’ve.....

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My New Favorite Foot Cream (and the Mask That’s a Close Second!)

Let me tell you, Friend—On: The Body Cotton Foot Heel.....

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My Next Avon Haul + A Little Mother’s Day Self-Care Love

Get ready for another peek into my Avon obsession! With.....

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The First Ever CherryCoBiz Shower Blog: Scented Self-Care & Avon Obsession

Listen, I don’t usually invite folks into the shower with.....

Unveil the Essence of Elegance Discover Avon’s Exclusive Perfume Sale!
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Dive Into Avon’s Perfume Paradise: Exclusive Deals Await!

Hello, fragrance aficionados! I’m thrilled to share with you some.....

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The Essence of Elegance: My Love Affair with Avon’s LYRD Fragrances

Hello friends, Today, I want to share my ongoing love.....

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YouTube Fab Five: Clifton Chilli Club

There are food channels.And then there are endurance channels disguised as food channels. This final feature in the current YouTube […]

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EWU Bodycam – A Fab Five Spotlight: Seeing Truth in Motion

Some YouTube channels are for escape. Others are for engagement. EWU Bodycam, a self-proclaimed news agency with over 2.6 million […]

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Tom Powell Jr. – Why Your Integrity Matters More Than Your Audience

A Fab Five Spotlight from CherryCoBiz CherryCoBiz has always been my space — my idea, my voice, my legacy. It’s […]

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Julian Smith – A Fab Five Spotlight: The Art of Absurd Brilliance

There are some creators whose work you never forget — not because it was flashy or trending, but because it […]

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A colorful digital collage featuring three cats wearing headphones on soft yarn and pastel backgrounds. The text overlay reads, “The Kiffness – A Fab Five Spotlight: The Sound of Global Harmony.” The image represents joy, creativity, and the universal language of music.
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The Kiffness – The Sound of Global Harmony

Sometimes, joy arrives disguised as a cat. That’s how I first met The Kiffness — not through headlines or playlists, […]

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The Next YouTube Fab Five: A Teaser of What’s to Come

From musical cats to cinematic sketches, this Fab Five lineup is as eclectic as it is electric. One of my […]

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Garlic Lover’s Cheddar Parm Chicken Noodles

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The Versatility of Dirty Cabbage

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Bacon, Eggs, and the Return of Peppers and Onions

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Apocalypse Is a Story. Oversight Is a System.

The other day I watched a PBS Terra and Floodlight.....

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The Script Beneath the Grift

A four-way CherryCoBiz reflection on Erika Kirk, Jennie Gage, performance.....

A dark, stormy image of the White House with red overlay text reading “They Know Something Is Wrong,” setting an ominous tone for a political commentary post about Trump, power, silence, and accountability.
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They Know Something Is Wrong

Reverb x CivicusResponse to Occupy Democrats’ “WATCH: WH Staffers Are.....

A wall of glowing digital news screens in shades of blue with the overlay text “When Truth Becomes a Subscription” across the center.
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When Truth Becomes a Subscription

A Reverb on Ground News, AI, influencer trust, and the.....

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They Are Not Just Trying to Steal an Election

Reverb x Civicus: Gerrymandering, Voting Rights, and the Theft Before.....

Dramatic editorial-style image of a veiled woman in profile against a distressed American flag, with light breaking through dark clouds, a podium microphone, and the text “Grief Does Not Make Hate Holy: An Open Letter to Erika Kirk.”
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An Open Letter to Erika Kirk: Grief Does Not Make Hate Holy

A Reverb x Civicus reflection on grief, rhetoric, and the.....

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High-Protein Salsa Verde Taco Stuffed Peppers

A Reverb x Recipe inspired by Marianna Moore I am.....

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What Makes Me Nervous?

Declaring Victory While the Ships Turn Around A writing prompt.....

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Discover V-Trucker

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The People Closest to the Ground Can Feel It First

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YouTube Creator Spotlight: Ride along Gang — A Front Seat to the Road Less Seen

A silhouette of a semi-truck driving against a vivid sunset sky with bold text overlay reading, “Sacrifice Shouldn’t Come with a Pay Cut.” The image symbolizes the struggles and sacrifices of truck drivers facing unfair financial penalties.

Sacrifices on the Road: When Companies Take More Than Miles

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? The Good Liars: Satire with a Serious Edge

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The Hidden Cost of the Open Road: Reflections on How Trucking Lost Its Way

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Wrecked Promises: A Reverb + V-Trucker Reality Check

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