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Month: August 2025

Barbie and the Bachelor

August 14, 2025August 15, 2025 / melissagillie / Leave a comment

A few years back, my roommate and I were watching The Bachelor. It was the third-to-last episode where the Bachelor goes to meet the families of the final four women. “Hometown dates,” as they call them, are when things start to get real. It’s playoff season now, baby.  All of the women are so excited … Continue reading Barbie and the Bachelor

In Harmony

August 12, 2025August 15, 2025 / melissagillie / 1 Comment

One of my favorite pastimes as a kid was watching Disney Sing-A-Long Songs. Each VHS — that’s how we all used to watch movies for all you adorable Gen Z babies — had short clips from different Disney movies or shows, and a little bouncing Mickey Mouse icon would bop over the lyrics as the … Continue reading In Harmony

Steve Harvey and the Spiritual Life

August 7, 2025August 7, 2025 / melissagillie / Leave a comment

I love games - card games, board games, sports games, etc.  I also love gambling.  And, if I’m being honest, what I really love is winning. Why play if not to win?  My love for games blossomed during my time as a staff member at the Boys & Girls Club. During college, I was paid … Continue reading Steve Harvey and the Spiritual Life

The REAL Cincinnati

August 4, 2025 / melissagillie / Leave a comment

A recent public figure (one I will not name but whose platform has 26,000+ followers on Spotify for his “no-holds-barred take on today’s cultural, religious, and political issues”) made bold and audacious claims on his podcast about the city of Cincinnati. And while I will not defend any violent act that happens in Cincinnati, I will defend what I … Continue reading The REAL Cincinnati

Goodbye to You

August 1, 2025August 1, 2025 / melissagillie / Leave a comment

July is the best month of the year. I said it once, and I’ll say it again for the people in the back…July is the BEST month of the year.  Despite my potential personal biases, here’s why: Fireworks My birthday Sunshine, pool time, baseball No school (if that’s your thing) Summer vacations (if school isn’t … Continue reading Goodbye to You

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