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I like to think Audre Lorde is one of my guardian angels. She has left so many road maps that help me navigate through this life. One of my favorite quotes by her from her essay Poetry is not a luxury - ā The white fathers told us, I think therefore I am; and the black mothers in each of us -the poet- whispers in our dreams, I feel therefore I can be free.ā
Sep 19, 2024
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Iām not a mother and to be completely transparent I donāt really want to be one ever. Something struck me so deep in my poetry class last semester that probably pushed me farther into not wanting children, poetry about motherhood. It must be my knack for empathy and passion that connects me so hard to these poems, who knows. I really really love these poems. āMetaphorsā by Sylvia Plath and āthe motherā by Gwendolyn Brooks, to name a few. There was an especially hard hitting one about being a stay at home mother, but itās escaping me in the moment. If I remember it I will come back to this. I have an inkling that fellow women in their 20s may relate to this, and if not I would recommend going down a rabbit hole. Itās existential but who doesnāt love that?
Jan 20, 2024
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one of my roommate is a poet & sometimes, days later, i find bits of our conversations in the poetry she writes. she likes to read us whatever sheās working on before bed. i often fall asleep in the quiet that follows, thinking about how lucky iāve become to live in a space where queer being and longing flows freely and abundantly
Apr 10, 2025
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From her poem āTear Gas,ā written in 1969. So relevant so powerful !!!
Dec 24, 2024
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This place feels frozen in time in a charming way with a tinge of liminal space aesthetic. The nostalgic candies and toys make it feel familiar to me but only because I remember the stories from my mom and grandma's childhoods. This place carries a ton of specialty drinks and even offers an option of crafting your own soda with tons of syrup flavors to choose from. I'm still working on my perfect soda flavor combination. I'm recommending Galcoās not just for the vibe but for their sandwiches! Being from the east coast (new jersey, philly, new york) ive become a lowkey (hoagie) sandwich snob. The bread is my first priority and the bread here is the perfect texture. I really enjoy the Turkey Blockbuster without mustard and a bag of salt and vinegar chips.
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Even if you never make it past the cover of this book by Bessel Van der Kolk, there is healing in the title. it's a great reminder to listen to your body. Our bodies remember even when our brains forget. Take it easy when you can. cook a meal for yourself, go all out with the plating too. be detailed. pay attention. Breathe
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This cover of stone by deadwood floats is an audio hug to me. I've returned to this video at some of my sweetest and lowest times of my life since I found it back in high school. I love when songs follow you throughout your life like the moon follows you home. I love that music is made just because you want to make it and I'm grateful numbers donāt dictate all impact. This song/rendition is truly a gem and I still feel lucky I found it.
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