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That One Time I Took a 40-Hour Road Trip During a Pandemic Alone

With COVID limiting air travel, there are not too many options for those who feel like their apartment walls are closing in around them…

6 min readJan 10, 2021

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The Real Gab

Make America Trust Science Again

Anyone who knows me well, or perhaps just by my internet persona, knows that I’m logical to a fault. I’m exceedingly rational, driven by…

8 min readJan 2, 2021

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Fauci giving a COVID White House briefing

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The Real Gab

Travel Addict Meet Global Pandemic

In January Deb and I booked a summer trip to Italy after scoring roundtrip flights for $460. The deal was too good to pass up and the rest…

6 min readJan 2, 2021

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COVID traveler in the airport

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Mainstream Vs. Fringe Media: An Easy Knockout

If like myself you spend an inordinate amount of time in the dark world of comment threads on Facebook, Twitter, or Reddit, you likely…

10 min readJul 17, 2020

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Mainstream Vs. Fringe Media: An Easy Knockout

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The Real Gab

When the Left Goes Libertarian: the Dangers of Political Flexing

I’m feeling extra political right now. Perhaps because every time I dare to think about the election in November I feel hints of cautious…

11 min readJul 15, 2020

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Adult-ish: The Car Edition

I bought my first car last summer. This phrase has been uttered by many a teenager but it loses some of its charm when exclaimed by my…

9 min readFeb 20, 2020

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Adult-ish: The Car Edition

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The Real Gab

Whole Ski Bum and Whole Paycheck: A Tale of Organic Food and Low Budgets

Ski towns are not cheap to live in. This should come as a surprise to no one. Imagine living where other people vacation, surrounded by…

13 min readFeb 20, 2020

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Whole Ski Bum and Whole Paycheck: A Tale of Organic Food and Low Budgets

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The Real Gab

The Perks and Pitfalls of Traveling with the Crowd

Deciding where to go on your next well earned vacation can be just as challenging as picking what meal to order at your favorite…

6 min readFeb 20, 2020

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The Real Gab

Qi, Humors, and Cupping: Why Ancient Therapies Don’t Stand the Test of Time

The topic of cupping arose recently at work. As my new, emboldened self who has decided not to avoid uncomfortable topics, I made a…

8 min readFeb 20, 2020

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Qi, Humors, and Cupping: Why Ancient Therapies Don’t Stand the Test of Time

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The Real Gab

Adult-ish: A New Take on Being Grown Up

It may sound cliche, but 30 really does sneak up on you. You step out of college ready for an adventure, cling desperately to your youth…

3 min readFeb 13, 2020

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The Real Gab

The Real Gab

Two bloggers who tackle reality — whether in science, politics, travel, or every day attempts at adult life. Find us at therealgab.com

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