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The Architecture of the Empty. Content Warning.
"In a world increasingly obsessed with 'hollow thinking' where people are reduced to units and human dignity is phased out of the budget the act of creation becomes a form of resistance. This piece was born from a week of rigid rules and 'authoritarian bull shit,' but it ends in the only place the parasites cannot reach: the sanctuary of the imagination.
By Vicki Lawana Trusselli 11 days ago in The Swamp
The Remarkable, Heroic Life of Ted Williams
When you think of the Boston Red Sox, names such as David Ortíz, Pedro Martínez, and the late Tim Wakefield come to mind. However, the Red Sox player who is the focus of this story is none other than Ted Williams. Even if you're not a baseball fan, you've probably heard of his name at least once. Towards the end of this story, I'll share the one admirable thing Williams had done to get Major League Baseball's attention. But first, let's get to know the Hall of Famer's life and career.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 24 days ago in The Swamp
Learning Abuse is Okay. Content Warning.
My coparent and I agreed on when our children would call me. A schedule because he said that I was interfering with his parenting time. Our children have long called me twice a day if I wasn't physically available to them. I understand how much my ex hates it, but hey, I hate things too - it is called putting our children first.
By The Schizophrenic Mom26 days ago in The Swamp
Falcons' Blocked Punt Turns the Tide: A Game-Changing Moment
In the high-stakes world of NFL football, moments of brilliance can come from unexpected places. One such moment occurred when the Atlanta Falcons turned a blocked punt into a quick 7-0 lead, sending fans into a frenzy and shifting the momentum of the game. Special teams often get overlooked, but this play was a reminder of just how crucial they can be in shaping the outcome of a match.
By Daily Motivationabout a month ago in The Swamp
Was Maduro Captured? Where Is His Wife? Why Did the U.S. Strike Venezuela? Answered
In a matter of hours, Venezuela went from political tension to global shock. Explosions were reported. Statements clashed. Social media filled with speculation. And suddenly, millions of people around the world were asking the same questions:
By Bevy Osuosabout a month ago in The Swamp
The Night a Song Brought Me Back to Myself
I didn’t watch the special for the spectacle. I watched because I needed to hear the song again. Not the version from the movie trailer or the TikTok clip. The one that lived in my bones—the one I’d hummed under my breath during chemo, during layoffs, during the long winter after my divorce. The song that said: It’s okay to be different. It’s okay to fall. It’s okay to rise anyway.
By KAMRAN AHMADabout a month ago in The Swamp
The Day the Stadium Felt Like Church
I wasn’t born into fandom. I was adopted into it. At ten years old, I didn’t understand offside rules or midfield rotations. I only knew that every Sunday, my grandfather would take my hand, walk me three blocks to the edge of the stadium, and sit with me on a cracked concrete step—just outside the gates, where the roar of the crowd bled into the street like a hymn.
By KAMRAN AHMADabout a month ago in The Swamp
