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Calling all Gen Xers!
As a teen in the 1980s, the phone was easily the most important thing in my life.
Lauren Zamarron
Oct 9, 2023


We'll see it on the way back
A recent road trip to the Northeast showed me that 'Adventure' is not my middle name.
Lauren Zamarron
Aug 5, 2023


That's Z as in Zebra
What I thought would be a simple name change after getting married has turned into a circus show.
Lauren Zamarron
Jun 28, 2022


I'm a birthday candle addict
Most people just want a few candles to blow out. Not me — I must have the exact number, no matter how old I get.
Lauren Zamarron
Jul 20, 2020


'Unprecedented' times? Nope
As troubled as things are right now, human beings have been through much worse.
Lauren Zamarron
May 29, 2020


A love letter to newspapers
It's a true love that runs deeply, but I realize eventually I'll have to let go.
Lauren Zamarron
May 27, 2020


It's hard work being unemployed
I worked at USA Today for nearly 17 years. It’s safe to say I'm rusty when it comes to applying for jobs.
Lauren Zamarron
May 17, 2020
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