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Ann Smajstrla

Ann Smajstrla

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Sep 6, 2018

In honor of Burt Reynolds, here’s a clip of him and Double Dare host Marc Summers on The Tonight…

They even pie each other in the face!

In honor of Burt Reynolds, here’s a clip of him and Double Dare host Marc Summers on The Tonight…

Ann Smajstrla

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Sep 4, 2018

Seven practical truths I’ve learned about responsibly spending and saving money

Or, what I’ve done to quell my money anxiety.

Seven practical truths I’ve learned about responsibly spending and saving money

Ann Smajstrla

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Aug 31, 2018

I didn’t care about the Royal Family until Meghan Markle became Duchess of Sussex

Duchess Meghan, Princess Diana and authenticity.

I didn’t care about the Royal Family until Meghan Markle became Duchess of Sussex

Ann Smajstrla

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Aug 15, 2018

Mental health: Progress isn’t linear

What to expect when you’re always expecting the worst.

Mental health: Progress isn’t linear

Ann Smajstrla

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Aug 11, 2018

AP reporter Michael Graczyk and the importance of media witnesses to executions

The death penalty is a macabre subject, and I hesitated to write on a topic so dark and divisive. I ultimately decided it’s important to…

AP reporter Michael Graczyk and the importance of media witnesses to executions

Ann Smajstrla

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Jul 31, 2018

What’s with men telling women to smile?

Hey, dudes: We don’t owe you a smile.

What’s with men telling women to smile?

Ann Smajstrla

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Jul 26, 2018

The Soylent club

I bought it for the convenience, but why do I remain a customer?

The Soylent club

Ann Smajstrla

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Jul 24, 2018

Yes, you should pay for the news. Here’s why.

Before I dive into the meat of this story it’s important to define the terms used. I’ll use Google dictionary’s definition of “the news” as…

Yes, you should pay for the news. Here’s why.

Ann Smajstrla

Ann Smajstrla

Writer based in ATX. My passions are journalism, mental health and comedy. That pic is from when I inadvertently dressed as Rosie the Riveter. annsmajstrla.com

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