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Michelle Richmond

California, New York
As seen in: Medium, The Startup, Counter Craft, SFGate, Substack, The Lemon Tree Mindset, Audible Blog, Penguin Random House (US), Datebook SF, The Caffeinated Writer and
I'm on Bsky now, for obvious reasons: bsky.app/profile/michellerichmond.bsky.social
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A Reader Asks: How do I get past the inner critic so I can just write?

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By Michelle Richmond
| The Caffeinated Writer
umbrellas at Palo Alto Buddhist Temple, photo by Michelle Richmond Hi there. I hope you’ve been reading something good this week, and finding a moment to write. I wanted to share a quick question from last week’s live subscriber chat—a question about the infamous inner critic: I’ve written 14 pages (I know barely anything) and am stuck. I know where I want it to go, but I am busy being hypercritical instead of just letting myself write.
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Should You Trust PayPal Pay Later for Vacation Payments?

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By Michelle Richmond
| Thetraveler.org
Spreading out the cost of a big trip can be tempting, especially when a glossy "Pay in 4 with PayPal" button pops up at checkout. From flights to vacation rentals, PayPal Pay Later is now woven into many booking flows, promising interest-free installments or longer-term financing. But should you actually trust PayPal Pay Later to fund your next vacation, or are you setting yourself up for nasty surprises just when you should be relaxing on a beach?
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Aspire Lounge vs Plaza Premium Lounge: How to Choose

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By Michelle Richmond
| Thetraveler.org
Airport lounges are no longer reserved for business travelers and frequent flyers. Independent brands like Aspire and Plaza Premium have turned lounge access into something almost anyone can buy or unlock with the right credit card or membership. If you are standing in a departures hall wondering whether to book an Aspire Lounge or a Plaza Premium Lounge, the differences are not always obvious at first glance.
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