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Weekly observations and contemplation about human nature (plus the occasional piece of fiction). Humans are weird, multi-faceted, unique and fascinating. Let's have a look at how we operate.

Newsletter · By Ricki Heller · Official site

Indexed issues, last 90 days
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Latest publication
Sep 18, 2026
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Jul 13, 2026

Latest issues

  1. Issue · Sep 18, 2026

    My GPS Hates Me (opens the original)

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    <img alt="" class="sizing-normal" height="1501" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!RAaS!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa7f36e80-650a-416d-822a-fb6ab10201f4_1080x1501.

  2. Issue · Sep 11, 2026

    I’m Just Funny That Way (opens the original)

    Excerpt · Positive tone

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    <img alt="" class="sizing-normal" height="627" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!dlRy!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F63b5a975-4b34-4d9a-be87-c756a866a2ba_450x627.jpeg"

  3. Issue · Aug 29, 2026

    When the Heart (of the Home) Breaks (opens the original)

    Excerpt · Critical tone

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    <img alt="" class="sizing-normal" height="971" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!A7XL!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7d907e80-eacf-476c-bec3-6325f257f59d_3000x2000.j

  4. Issue · Aug 14, 2026

    Want to write? Start with this (opens the original)

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    <img alt="" class="sizing-normal" height="1582" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!agp_!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0116f378-8860-484e-b258-923f17d13348_1034x1582.

  5. Issue · Jul 31, 2026

    It's Everywhere--so How Do We Deal with It? (opens the original)

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