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Julie Pelkan

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pro education; lifelong learning; personal development; societal progress; equitable access; character/community; empathy/responsibility; coach/consultant

  1. [writing the constitution]

    Benjamin Franklin: Write down "no dumb fucks as president"

    Alexander Hamilton: Stop saying that

    Benjamin Franklin: I'm tellin' you. You're gonna regret not writing that down

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  2. It's funny to think that my preference for urban living in areas with dense, mixed-used, walkable neighborhoods, multi-family housing, small businesses, and diversity probably stems from Sesame Street. Like an early education in Jane Jacob's urbanist theories.

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  3. And don't forget to sign them up for the Imagination Library, which is Dolly Parton's free book delivery service. They send 1 book per month until the child turns 5. 😊

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