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Andy Spears

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I Found My Therapist in the Walmart Bathroom

I couldn’t believe she was there

Jul 10, 2024

I Found My Therapist in the Walmart Bathroom

Jul 10, 2024

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Birds of Pray

A woman, her church, and some birds . . .

Jan 30, 2022

Birds of Pray

Jan 30, 2022

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The Memoirist

I Was Sent Outside to Water the House

And soon discovered I’d been locked out for the day

Aug 7, 2023

I Was Sent Outside to Water the House

Aug 7, 2023

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Black Bear

I Quit Drinking for Six Weeks — Then This Happened

A tale of hope . . . and caution

23h ago

I Quit Drinking for Six Weeks — Then This Happened

23h ago

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The Maze

I Met a Man Who Has Never Been on Social Media

Now, I’m not sure he really exists

6d ago

I Met a Man Who Has Never Been on Social Media

6d ago

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Black Bear

Once I Pressed Play, the Tape Wouldn’t Stop

A story about a Sony Walkman and a fateful life decision

Apr 17

Once I Pressed Play, the Tape Wouldn’t Stop

Apr 17

Will Tennessee Take the High Road?

Lawmakers consider pot tax to fund pothole repair

Apr 3

Will Tennessee Take the High Road?

Apr 3

Tennessee’s Governor is Mean

Why is feeding hungry kids a partisan issue?

Mar 28

Tennessee’s Governor is Mean

Mar 28

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Black Bear

The Conference Presenter I Will Never Forget

In just two hours, I learned an invaluable life lesson

Mar 25

The Conference Presenter I Will Never Forget

Mar 25

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The Maze

I Sat On Top of a Rollercoaster for a Whole Year

And refused repeated offers of help

Mar 18

I Sat On Top of a Rollercoaster for a Whole Year

Mar 18

Andy Spears

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Writer and policy advocate living in Nashville, TN —Public Policy Ph.D. — writes on education policy, consumer affairs, and more . . .

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