Dear America:

On this very special day on which we celebrate our independence from despotism, and in a time of misguided hyper-patriotism, I'm especially proud to be part of your country. Accepting a war as somehow being morally right simply because it is done in the name of the country in which I hold citizenship is a favorite pasttime of mine ( Read more... )

love isn't a march or an avalanche

something shouldn't have to swallow you whole
for you to know it's there and it's real

Severus Snape: One teacher’s hero
This ‘Harry Potter’ professor has a smirk and a withering glare for students


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I think being a woman is both beautiful and powerful; having the ability to bleed and bear children is an astounding gift to harness and I wouldn't give it up for the world. The pain that comes with being a woman is exquisite.

Although hydrogen and helium are the most common elements found in the universe, carbon comes in a fairly high ranking as well, being the third most common element. Most carbon originates in stars. After stars expand into red giants, they convert from helium into carbon to maintain a viable energy flow. The reason we find so much carbon on ( Read more... )

"A woman who loves sacrifices her honour."

--Nietzche

My Mom is the best.

"A mom shares her children's pain, you know, because that is just a mom. Love you..."

♥

This journal is going to be friends-only. Mostly.