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Vesper & Angela
Invocation May this work find you where you are, and may you recognize the stillness in its lines. Let it speak without rushing, without the need to be perfect, only present. May you, like Angela, remember what it is to listen— to the body, to the pause, to the light and dark that hold us. And may Vesper guide you through the thresholds you’ve yet to cross, inviting you to stay, to soften, and to trust that you are already whole.
By Flower InBloom17 days ago in Poets
The Good Fight
We don’t throw plates in this house. We rinse them. We stack them. We argue about the sponge like it’s a religion. You say I squeeze it wrong
By Milan Milic17 days ago in Poets
Handful of Sick and Wounded Palestinians Allowed Through Rafah Crossing on First Day. AI-Generated.
The partial reopening of the Rafah border crossing has allowed a small number of sick and wounded Palestinians to leave Gaza for medical treatment, marking a significant yet limited humanitarian development. While only a handful of individuals were permitted to cross on the first day, the move has sparked cautious optimism among humanitarian organizations, families awaiting medical care, and international observers.
By Aarif Lashari17 days ago in Earth
Trump Administration’s 2026 Immigration Crackdown: Detentions Rise, Protests Grow, and Political Pressure Builds. AI-Generated.
The Trump administration’s renewed immigration crackdown in 2026 has brought immigration enforcement back to the center of national debate. A series of executive actions and policy updates have expanded the role of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), leading to a sharp rise in detentions, renewed use of family detention facilities, and visible protests in several states. Supporters argue the measures restore border control and enforce existing law, while critics warn of humanitarian costs and long-term political consequences.
By Saad 17 days ago in The Swamp
Cautious Bank of England Poised to Keep Rates on Hold Despite Hiring Weakness. AI-Generated.
The Bank of England (BoE) is approaching its next monetary policy meeting with caution, signaling that interest rates are likely to remain on hold despite recent indicators of weakness in hiring. While the economy has shown resilience in some areas, challenges in the labor market and broader uncertainties have created a delicate balancing act for policymakers.
By Aarif Lashari17 days ago in Journal
Guiding Families Toward Emotional Strength with Professor Carlton Jama Adams. AI-Generated.
Parenting in the modern era can feel overwhelming. Families are raising children amid constant digital engagement, heightened academic pressure, and growing conversations around emotional health and identity. These influences shape daily life and often leave parents questioning whether they are doing enough or doing it right. In the midst of this uncertainty, the family centered perspective shared by Professor Carlton Jama Adams offers clarity. His approach emphasizes emotional awareness, steady structure, and respectful guidance as the foundation for raising confident and resilient children.
By Carlton Adams17 days ago in Families
Daily Reflections
I just moved to a new country, still learning its culture and figuring out how to navigate life here. I currently have a part-time job, earning $22 an hour. It’s enough to cover my basic expenses, but not enough to save. I left my previous country hoping to find better opportunities here, thinking there was something greater waiting for me—but life here has been different than I imagined. The convenient, comfortable life I once had is gone. Now, I have to be intentional with every dollar, live below my means, and resist the temptation to buy things I see on e-commerce apps, only to close them and remind myself I can’t afford them.
By Joyce M17 days ago in Journal
The Slow Discipline of Becoming Unbreakable. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
Most people imagine strength as something loud. They picture confidence that fills a room, certainty that never wavers, success that announces itself clearly and publicly. Strength, in this version, is visible. It is validated. It is admired.
By Chilam Wong17 days ago in Motivation
The Unobserved State
"The clock has struck three, the coffee is cold, and the shadows are beginning to speak. Welcome back to the desk of The Night Writer, where the stories are brewed in the dark."
By The Night Writer 🌙 17 days ago in Poets
The "COLD" Sore Problem, Like I Need Another Reason To Be A Jamaican - Brrrrrrr
99 problems, and now this chick decides that I'm going to be problem number one! 99 problems, and the way she tells me - I need comforters, like Mary need Moses, or was it Sharon meeting Jean!
By 365poetry17 days ago in Poets
Goddess Glow
I started making my own sugar scrub, vitamin C serum, and bath salts over a decade ago. I use olive oil instead of mineral oil for my base, and I infuse it with a smorgasbord of essential oils to achieve the product I want, heavy on helichrysum and pomegranate seed oils. I also put gold leaf in the scrub, so it truly gives you that golden goddess glow.
By Harper Lewis17 days ago in Blush
Shut Up and Act.
Why Do Celebrities Feel The Need To Make Political Messages At Awards? Since as long as I can remember the Oscars, Grammy's and Emmy awards have had over the years actors who come up on stage to accept awards and make political speeches. The 70's had Jane Fonda, Gregory Peck and others. In the 80's we still had Hanoi Jane making speeches as well as other actors.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).17 days ago in Geeks