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you are someone else & i am still right here
The poem below the cut breaks me into two pieces. It's terribly sad to identify with the themes, narratives, and images in the piece, and yet, I do.
WISHBONE
You saved my life he says I owe you everything.
You don’t, I say, you don’t owe me squat, let’s just get going, let’s just get gone, but he’s
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I don't care as long as the bass line's pumpin
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Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent.
-- Calvin Coolidge
What is persistence? What does that mean? I know what it means - I know the definition from Merriam-Webster and the OED - but what does it mean for me.
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What a stunning tattoo.
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don't get me wrong if i split like light refracted
So, I reached out to join a fiction writing group here in NOLA. They asked for a writing sample, so I pulled out a story from my undergrad. thesis and worked on it for quite some time. I added a scene, added more math to the piece - math and economics are central to the story since it's based as much on the function in dysfunctional relationships ( Read more... ) -
LinkedIn -- Is It Worth a Look?
Question: Are any of you on LinkedIn? Do you like it? What does it offer you?
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Celebrate We Will / Because Life Is Short / But Sweet for Certain : These are my interests
I'd apologize for posting the image of the theater turned library everywhere from here to Facebook, but I'm NOT sorry.
I WANT TO GO & SEE IT.
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Street Side Inspiration
***This day started off so dark & gloomy, but is now a bit better thanks to you all, my friend Julia booking a flight to see me for my birthday (!!!), writing a full if rough poem, hearing from a fav. professor (CH), gaining a new freelance project, prepping for facilitation of my first courses with Axia , completing everything on my to-do list, ( Read more... ) -
Lay Your Head Down to Hear the Rumble of the Tracks
Are you all ever hyper-aware of your visual vocabulary?
To be honest, I'm not sure that's the right phrase, but loves, I love the sound of it.
When I have a moment to step away from what I bookmark and star, I find there are trends or patterns to the art I collect or pause at. Certain shapes or images or even palettes and compositions tug at me. ( Read more... ) -
Kick Up Your Feet and Do a Lil' Jig w/Me!
Delores said, "Tina, honey, get your sister to smile."
Tina said, "Hey, smile Little Big Eyes."
But Caitlyn said, "I can't peowet."
To which Delores responded, "Oh honey."
Nearby, Carl said, "I push the button, hey bingo, end of story."
Repeating Caitlyn, Delores said, "She said she can't pirouette."
Tina said, "I couldn't pirouette when I ( Read more... )
