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Love And Memories
I gazed upon the airy infinity So vast and bright Lost in their serene beauty Lost in the dark of night With each gentle breeze Your presence near A whisper reminder Of love, so dear Your warm, soft embrace Reminds me of stories My grandma told Of love and memories She said the two walk…
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Girl In A Bookstore (p.3)
Bill and I have been dating for almost three months, and we see each other a few times a week. Between attending classes five days a week, working a part-time job at the bookstore where we met, and spending time with my family and friends, it’s nice to know that I finally have a boyfriend.…
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The Roads I Traveled On
Maybe it’s that I am on marriage number four at the young age of forty-three. Maybe it’s learning enough about myself at this stage in life to view things differently. It could possibly be the decades of experience I have in coaching clients who are unraveling childhood trauma that I learned a thing or two…
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Mental Health Awareness Month
Since it is currently May, it’s important to recognize that it is Mental Health Awareness Month. This annual observance shines a spotlight on the importance of mental health and aims to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness. Mental health is an integral part of our overall well-being, yet it is often overlooked or misunderstood. One…
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May Day or Workers’ Day
May Day or Worker’s Day, also known as Labour Day in some countries and often referred to as May Day, is a celebration of laborers and the working class that is promoted by the international labor movement and occurs every year on May 1st, or the first Monday in May. The decision to mark May…
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Breaking Free
Girly together with her friend Sandy woke up to a very a exciting day since they had a party to attend in a different suburb. They were both invited by a friend from school. The three young and beautiful girls were planning to have a blast. Indeed later the party started and it was buzzing with…
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Prince William – Why certain men appear “high-quality”
We’ve all heard the alarming news: “Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Wales, has been photoshopped into social media pictures by the Palace!” So many rumors and speculations have been shared amongst gossip circles, certainly shared by people like myself, who are either overwhelmed by the crushing expectations of life or the weight of the boredom…
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Ghosting Around the World
Your relationship girlie never hides from a topic. I attack all topics head-on, and as you all know, I share my failures in relationships to save you from unnecessary stupidity. With that being said, let’s talk about one of the most awkward things that can happen when you’re dating. Let’s talk about ghosting. No one…
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Poetry – Where Did It All Go Wrong?
Where did we go wrong, When did we stop communicating, What made your spark die, Why did I pick up your phone? Was life really that bad, Was it something we could have talked about, What made you lie, Why did I pick up your phone? Well, the truth is out now, What lies ahead,…
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Freedom Day Quiz
Duet Mlotshwa’s quiz will find out if you are enjoying being free or you let situations steal your freedom. 1) April 27th is known to be a day when the first democratic elections were held in South Africa in 1994. These were the first post-apartheid national elections. Do you? a) Don’t know much about the day…
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Freedom Day History
Freedom Day is the commemoration of the first democratic elections held in South Africa on April 27, 1994. These were the first post-apartheid national elections to be held in South Africa, where anyone could vote regardless of race. Freedom Day is a national holiday in South Africa. It is celebrated every year on April 27.…
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The Rocking Horse
On a desolate road far away from the nearest town, nestled between a grove of oak trees with hanging moss and soft swaying grasses, sits an old, quiet house. Sunshine refuses to touch down that far into the gloom that surrounds the home. A murky pond full of secrets rests nearby, waiting patiently for someone…