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So, I really respect the fact that when he moved into “Birth of the Cool,” he pulled it back so he could inject more of his human self into it.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

These days the brewing scene in Burton is a shadow of its former self, and the town is not alone.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Galindo assures potential clients, “I’m supportive of all identities and relationship styles so long as they honor the safety of the self & others, physically, emotionally, and otherwise <3.”

From Slate • May 22, 2026

If something catches my eye, I either build a meal around it that week or tuck it into the freezer like a tiny gift to my future self.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

As you learn to master the core material for your career, you might also be ready to find your moorings in terms of your professional self.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin