You've Got My Attention

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I use personal stories, research, and humor to investigate ADHD and contemporary culture, driven by the desire to illuminate the humanity in all of us.

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About Barbara O'Dair

I used to edit magazines. Now I do other things, like this newsletter. I launched it for people with ADHD, or adjacent to it, or curious about it, or simply looking for a good time. And that perhaps covers everyone!

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