Category: beauty
Writing Prompt 282 – wishing well
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Read MoreAutumn in the Hudson Valley: Art, Tarot, Gardens & Fundraisers
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“In some ways this feels like a debut: I’m participating in three happenings – all related to a fundraiser for Red Hook Responds.”
Read Morepronouns
forbidden word project
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“A word referring to someone in the third person. Apparently, a malleable form of self-expression that needs to be at the forefront of western politics. It’s use is subject to politically correct hysteria that evades the fact the United States is involved in 5 different wars.”
Read Morelooking at the future from the past
What my 80 year-old self told me about being a creative person.
What would your 80 year-old self tell you?
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Read Morepronoun
forbidden word project
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“A pronoun is a type of word that replaces a noun (reminder, a noun is a person, place, or thing). Pronouns are words like she, you, him, them, this, and who, to name a few. For example, in the sentence ‘Carol likes apples,’ the specific proper noun Carol can be replaced with the pronoun she: ‘She likes apples.’ English has several categories of pronouns.”
Read Moreprivileges
forbidden word project
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“Privileges . . . are the specific benefits or advantages that come with possessing privilege. These can include access to better education, healthcare, job opportunities, and social networks. Privileges can also be more subtle, such as not having to worry about being discriminated against or harassed due to one’s race or gender. Privileges can be both tangible and intangible, and they often work together to reinforce existing power structures and inequalities.”
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