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Vivian Manning-Schaffel

Journalist. Essayist. Editor. Rumpshaker.

June 2, 2021

The Art and Science of Being Lucky

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Shondaland


 
 

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Is there truly a way to create your own luck?


May 28, 2021

In the Throes of Reentry Anxiety? Here’s What to Do

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Shondaland


 
 

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Mental-health experts say that after all we’ve been through, there is no going back to “normal.” But we can get back to life.


May 18, 2021

The Joy of Spring

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Shondaland


 
 

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With seasonal affective disorder, winter is a special kind of hell for this writer. But when the sun comes out, all becomes right with the world.


May 4, 2021

Just for Moms: Ways to Indulge in Self-Care for Mother’s Day

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Shondaland


 
 

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Shower yourself with some TLC this Mother’s Day.


May 3, 2021

How to Show Mom You Appreciate Her After a Trying Year

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Shondaland


 
 

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For moms, just getting from last May to this May was no mean feat. Here are some ways to show Mom gratitude.


April 16, 2021

How Dawnie Walton’s Musical Faves Inspired Her to Write Her Debut Novel

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Shondaland


 
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Walton, a former “Essence” magazine executive editor, talks to Shondaland about writing her novel, “The Final Revival of Opal & Nev.”


June 29, 2020

How 'I May Destroy You' Accurately Depicts Sexual Assault

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Shondaland


 
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Michaela Coel's new HBO show is one of the most compelling dramas of the summer, and it's also one of the realest.


June 2, 2020

Can Women Be Drag Queens?

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Shondaland


 
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Though the art form was started by queer men, some women have been inspired to try it out. But should they? Shondaland spoke to several queens to find out.


May 4, 2020

Why Comedy Is So Important Right Now

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Shondaland


 
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In addition to taking our mind off the news, comedy has been shown to have positive mental and physical health benefits — something we could all use.


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