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Welcome. I’m Joe Class III, and I write stories and essays about what I notice, the encounters that reveal something true, and the moments that stick with you after they’re gone. If you’re just getting started, these three pieces will give you a sense of what this space is about:

1. [When Nobody’s Watching] — A complete story about character and choice

2. [What Holds] — A personal essay about faith, institutions, and what actually holds us

3. [Twice] — An observation about leadership and integrity from an airport moment

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Thanks so much for being here.

Joe III