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Holidays & Christmas Ramblings
Image Source: Unsplash- Tatjana Dimovska Christmas for me, when I was a little girl, always felt magical because I loved going to the Ohio Valley Mall to visit Santa Claus every year. There was just something magical about seeing a fat old guy in a red suit with a big white beard that made the…
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My Twenties Anthem: Olivia Dean
Olivia Dean is the epitome of a warm hug infused with smudged eyeliner. Her music feels less like catching up with a friend who swears she is ‘totally over it’ while being very obviously not ok, and more of that indescribable feeling of cathartic release when finding a catchy beat which matches in return, stunning…
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Sis, Let’s Survive The Holidays Together: Your Guide To Peace, Boundaries, & Joy
Image Source: Pexels- Gustavo Fring Girl… let’s talk. The holidays are coming in hot, glitter, lights, matching pajamas, family gatherings, gift lists, and a whole lot of “Are you coming? Can you bring something?” energy. And listen, while the holidays can be beautiful and full of love, they can also be a lot. So let…
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Untied (You Are Free)
Image Source: Unsplash- Nesim Keshmiri Hearts are tied by Religious vows and Emotional waves of Biting love surely We could be Forever tied to each Other through these Bracelets we gave But now I see that we Can’t ever truly Tie two hearts with Material goods, can we? So break the tie and I Try…
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Yuletide Legends: Cozy, Curious Christmas Traditions From Around The Globe
Image Source: Pexels- Sean Twomey Across the Northern Hemisphere, winter once signaled a season of long nights, cold landscapes, and the annual return of folkloric figures. Before electric lights and mall Santas softened the edges of December, midwinter festivals often blended celebration with superstition. Entire communities gathered to honor ancestors, guard against wandering spirits, and…
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The Escape To Freedom
Image Source: Unsplash- Gabriel Bucataru Nomie grew up as a pretty little girl. She lived happily with both her parents. One silly day, when Nomie’s dad fetched her from school, she gave her sweets and an R5 and told her they would do something at home, and she must not tell a soul about it.…
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The House By The Loch Our Writing Retreat
Image Credit: Unsplash- Gary Ellis The whole year, I had been looking forward to my Scottish getaway; it wasn’t a normal trip touring areas of Scotland. No! this trip took me right up to Inverness in the Scottish Highlands. A 30-minute drive from the airport, the house by the loch took us away from civilization,…
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The Bloom Within The Crack
Image Source: Unsplash- Ted Balmer A rock stood firm through storm and sun, Unmoved, unbroken — by anyone. Yet deep within its hardened seam, A crack appeared — like a silent scream. That crack was pain, unseen, unshared, The weight of all the times it cared. Anxiety carved its name so deep, It woke the…
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Christmas Through The Lens Of Pop Culture In 2025
Image Source: Pexels- NastyaSensei How New Movies, Shows, And Digital Trends Are Reshaping The Festive Season As Christmas approaches in 2025, the season feels more shaped by pop culture than ever before. Streaming platforms, social media trends, and modern holiday releases are not just part of how Australians celebrate; they are becoming the centerpiece of…
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Grinch Goodies: Not Entirely Grumpy!
Image Source: Unsplash- Nathan Dumlao The Grinch is a popular character this time of year. There are aisles and aisles of Grinch decorations, sweatshirts, stockings, and sweet treats for the season. There are even Grinch-themed, bright green Christmas trees for those interested in going all out with holiday decorations. What started out as a book…
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Into The Ice
Image Source: Unsplash- Patrick Fore If a man writes a poem, he’s a poet I am not. If a man sails a boat, he’s a sailor I am not. If he throws a fist, he’s a fighter I am not For I am a lover of writing sick poems A servant sailing a boat A…
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It’s That Time Of Year
Image Source: Pexels- Enrico Perini Happy December! Can you believe it’s the last month of the year? Where did the time go? In Arizona, we have the cooler weather–not so hot and not freezing cold. Both discussions and more pop up as any conversation starter while those gather together to share as Christmas approaches and…
