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Our Stories
Reflections on the stories we're told and leaning into a culture of connection and rest over hustle and grind.
Charlene Holkenbrink-Monk
Apr 147 min read
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What We Should Do
A Doctor Who quote, some graffiti, and a flat in Spain; sometimes the universe whispers, “You’re exactly where you’re meant to be.”
Charlene Holkenbrink-Monk
Mar 239 min read
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A Good Night's Sleep
Monday’s excitement was met by Tuesday’s trepidation. Having to move my flight back several times - initially planning on leaving...
Charlene Holkenbrink-Monk
Jan 155 min read
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Home is the Next Adventure
I wrote this in 2019 after a trip from Los Angeles to San Diego. I strumbled across it and felt it was fitting with the major changes in...
Charlene Holkenbrink-Monk
May 5, 20244 min read
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Water Color Skies
Right around the end of May, you’ll find me preparing my car, preparing it for an annual road trip to Illinois, where I spend a...
Charlene Holkenbrink-Monk
Aug 10, 20237 min read
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Finding Joy
I am currently sitting at the dining table at my house in the Midwest. I don't actually live here - my dad does - but this house has been...
Charlene Holkenbrink-Monk
Jul 5, 20234 min read
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You Are Not Alone: Reflections and Encouragement on Graduate School and Being Whole
This piece is on my journey as a PhD student and encouragement for others to remember to remain whole.
Charlene Holkenbrink-Monk
Jun 5, 20238 min read
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See the World
Photos in here are my own photos I've taken from my trip to Belize in March 2023. Let's go to Rome, To see the Trevi Fountain, Or visit...
Charlene Holkenbrink-Monk
Jun 1, 20231 min read
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Doctor
I'm a big Doctor Who fan. I'm aware of a lot of its problems, like imperialism and such, but it has managed to maintain my attention for...
Charlene Holkenbrink-Monk
Apr 30, 20233 min read
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The Cosmos
(Pictured: Painting of Earth, Venus, Mercury, the Sun surrounded by cosmos. My 5-year-old daughter stopped me from covering up my attempt...
Charlene Holkenbrink-Monk
Sep 22, 20191 min read
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