(How and Why) #writing #poetry #indieauthor #inspiration — blankpagesofmine

Creating something, whether it be a sculpted vase or a published novel, is done only by believing in yourself. The you who’s you through and through. Leave ego at the door, pack up a nice buckled suitcase full of clothing and send it on its way. Simply be you and don’t be afraid to express […]

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Ways of Overcoming Loneliness — Successful Lifestyle Blog

In an overcrowded world, where billions of people are in close connectivity with each other through print or electronic media, it seems paradoxical that loneliness has become a rapidly growing malady of the 21st century. 1,014 more words

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Disenfranchised Grief and Depression — Successful Lifestyle Blog

Disenfranchised grief is grief experienced by an individual that is not openly acknowledged, socially validated or publicly observed. The loss experienced is real, but survivors are not accorded the “right to grieve” by anyone around them. 489 more words

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The 16th Century Entrepreneur Who Created the Concept of the Taxi — Successful Lifestyle Blog

The 16th century was a time of amazing transformation in Europe. The Dark Ages were gone, the Black Plague had run it course and Middle Age fears and superstitions were slowly disappearing. 723 more words

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Showcase Poetry – ‘Post-covid’ – A poem by Lize Bard (Haiku out of Africa) — Art, Photography and Poetry

Originally posted on Haiku out of Africa: can we press reset ~ can we rewind to before ~ can we start again? —© Lize Bard @ Haiku out of Africa

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Showcase Poetry – ‘Wagasa’ (‘Umbrellas’) – A poem by eob (Poetic Thoughts) — Art, Photography and Poetry

Originally posted on Poetic Thoughts: bright oiled paper spheres~ rain drops sound rhythmically~ beneath echos heard~ geta covered feet shuffle~ moving forward homeward bound lg/25042020 *Note: The traditional wagasa is made with renewable materials such as Japanese paper, string, and bamboo. A layer of oil coats the umbrella to make it stronger. The history behind…

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Spotlight Art – Painting of the day by Randi Antonsen, Birdsong — Art, Photography and Poetry

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Showcase Art – ‘Katherine Anne Porter’ Art by Carsten Wieland (Brushparkwatercolors) — Art, Photography and Poetry

Originally posted on brushpark-watercolors: 2020-04-27 Collage Katherine Anne Porter “Miracles are instantaneous, they cannot be summoned, but come of themeselves, usually at unlikely moments and to those who least expect them.” – Katherine Anne Porter (Ship of Fools (1962) Pt. 3) Katherine Anne Porter (May 15, 1890 – September 18, 1980) was an American journalist,…

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