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    Annie Holmquist

    Annie Holmquist served as the editor of Intellectual Takeout from 2018 to 2022. When not writing or editing, she enjoys reading, gardening, and time with family and friends.

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  • The Daddy Gap: 1 in 4 Fathers Don’t Live with Their Kids

    The Daddy Gap: 1 in 4 Fathers Don’t Live with Their Kids0

    Over the last 20 years, I’ve spent a good deal of time working with kids from the inner city. Through this interaction, I’ve grown accustomed to the fact that biological fathers are virtually non-existent in the homes of the children I know. One might say I’ve even grown a bit numb to this sad reality

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  • Ben Franklin’s 5 Secrets to Successful Friendships

    Ben Franklin’s 5 Secrets to Successful Friendships0

    In a recent edition of Psychology Today, Dr. Suzanne Degges-White suggests that the pathway to living a better life comes through being a better friend. As such, she goes on to list ten ways in which individuals can improve their approach to friendship. While Dr. Degges-White’s suggestions are valuable, I couldn’t help but wonder what

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  • 5 Reasons House-Building Should Be a Part of High School Curriculum

    5 Reasons House-Building Should Be a Part of High School Curriculum0

    By now, we’ve grown accustomed to calls for more career and technical education in high school. The reason for these calls is twofold. First, not everyone will go to college, so giving students an introduction to other career alternatives gives them life purpose and direction. Second, practical life skills like woodworking and welding are fast

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  • Why High School Kids Should Start Teaching Younger Students

    Why High School Kids Should Start Teaching Younger Students0

    When I was 17, I was suddenly given the opportunity to give music lessons to children at a K-8 school. Still in high school myself, the experience was a bit intimidating. But I persisted and was soon teaching like a pro. The main benefit of this entrepreneurial endeavor was the cash it provided me. But

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