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Poetry – Liberia: The Glorious Land Of Liberty
Liberia, home of the native wayfarers Liberia, home of the pioneers’ children. Liberia, you glorious land of liberty. Liberia, land of black panthers and valor warriors. Beautiful Liberia, home of the resilient people; A people called from age to age, With one great destiny: A destiny to bring freedom and light, To an enslaved and…
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Put Out What You Want To Return
I recall the spring of 2021 when I shifted my mindset. Instead of dwelling on what I lacked, I embraced gratitude for what I had. Understanding the power God blessed us all with and listening to Florence Scovel Shinn on YouTube, I tapped into the power we all possess—the ability to speak and think what…
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Poetry – Going Out
I’m waiting for the night to come, So, I can go out to a brand-new club, And look forward to enjoying all the silly stories that come out in the morning, They make everyone reminisce and enjoy the night. Later, we all go out together to get drunk, While the boring ones stay home all…
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The Paradox Of Ending A Friendship
In the grand spectacle of life, we all come to realize that even the most cherished friendships have an expiration date. Not because we’re harboring secret vendettas but because life happens—people move, and interests diverge. Suddenly, your best bud from middle school is now a crochet-loving punk while you’ve morphed into a preppy executive who…
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The Untrusting
At night, one young man crept outside, To take a sneaky peak. He watched a young woman, Sitting on the balcony, looking like a delicate antique. The woman with her perfect face, Gave him a cheeky stare, As he watched her with little grace, When she escaped down the stairs. So, the man left and…
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Vellichor
Vellichor (n) The strange wistfulness of used bookstores, which are somehow infused with the passage of time – From John Koenig’s “The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows.” Any book lover, I am sure, has opened up an old, used book and fell in love with its yellowed pages and old paper smell. Don’t get me wrong,…
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Girl In A Bookstore (p.1)
Swipe left, swipe right; the pattern of swiping left and right on dating apps slowly continues for me. There’s Bumble, Tinder, Hinge, and Facebook Dating, but I am still afraid I will never find someone. I wish things were different for me, and everyone seems to think it should be easy for me, an introverted…
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What Does It Take?
Nowadays, it is hard-pressed to see couples that have been married for longer than 15 years, if not more. This year, my husband and I will celebrate 32 years together. Have they always been easy— absolutely not. But has it been worth it—most definitely. I believe, and I reiterate, that it is my belief that…
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The History Of Valentine’s Day
Every year on February 14th, couples worldwide show their love for each other with flowers, chocolates, cuddly toys, or a meal out. From January 1st, shop shelves are decked with Valentine’s gifts and cards, ready for shoppers to browse the aisles looking for that perfect gift and card to give to the one they love…
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Do You Ever Wonder How Healthy You Are?
I do not like the feeling of going to the hospital, but at the same time, it makes me feel at ease knowing what is going on with my body. Visiting the doctor costs a ton of money these days; you can rarely find an affordable discount for third-level students. Well, other than the free…
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10 Out of The Box Valentine’s Day Date Ideas
The good old holiday of love is fast approaching, and everyone loves to have things planned for them, so why not take a quick peek at some fun suggestions that you may not have thought about. From the non-traditional to some of the classics with a twist, here are ten unique Valentine’s Day date ideas.…
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Tanya Patel: ‘We want to showcase British manufacturing talent’ [INTERVIEW]
Success starts with a choice. Tanya Patel, CEO & Founder of Chapter. London & Lily and Ribbon made the right one. She embraced her passions, accepted challenges, and followed her heart on a diverting journey from law, through banking to successful fashion entrepreneurship. She shared her story as we discussed, among others, redefining the fashion…