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Sounds of an Office
All keyboards clicking, People and printers talking… Result: the unseen.
By Gabriel Shames4 days ago in Poets
The broken system of empty promises after gun violence
Each time there is a school shooting, gang or juvenile-related murder in America, the responses are always the same, but nothing changes. Local leaders, clergy, state, and federal officials all say, "This has to stop." They hold meetings, candlelight prayer vigils and have marches, but the shootings continue.
By Cheryl E Preston4 days ago in The Swamp
How Often Should You Really Repaint Your Home Interior in Markham?
In a vibrant city like Markham, our homes are our sanctuaries. However, between the freezing winters and humid summers, the interior walls of our houses take a beating. If you are looking at your walls and wondering if it's time for a fresh coat, you aren't alone.
By Muhammad Owais4 days ago in Journal
Just A Season
I thought freedom would feel like a calm spring sunrise, the kind you can breathe in, and the lingering chill of winter greets your sinuses with freshness
By Emmie Falbo4 days ago in Poets
Time to Start a Diary, I Guess. Content Warning.
Content warning: financial hardship and brief mentions of the political climate in the USA I've been feeling a lot lately. I'm tired; I'm angry; I'm sore; I'm anxious; I feel defeated. It sucks. One of the worst parts (because it's difficult to pick just one worst part) is that I haven't been able to write. I've written maybe two actual pieces in the past year.
By Rebekah Conard4 days ago in Humans
After The Disappearance Of Nancy Guthrie, There Will Be A Major Change In Morning TV Shows
Since the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of “Today” show anchor Savannah Guthrie, a major change is being made in morning television shows.
By Margaret Minnicks4 days ago in FYI
The Crafter
You find yourself stranded on a planet. An unknown planet. A dwarf planet. No TARDIS, not enough material to build a vortex manipulator, no escape.
By Carolina Drouven4 days ago in Fiction
Alone
Alone, the room learns my breathing, walls leaning close like tired friends. Silence folds itself around my shoulders, a quiet coat stitched from unsent words.
By shaoor afridi4 days ago in Poets
Security Camera Installation Cost Ajax. AI-Generated.
I remember walking through my home in Ajax one evening as the sun dipped below the horizon. The streets were calm and the neighborhood peaceful, yet I felt a subtle unease. It was a moment that made me think seriously about how much my family and property rely on security.
By Alex Bryn4 days ago in Journal
The Wrong Feet
Originally published June 11, 2019 Comfort zones were a topic of focus today. “That’s why I dance,” he said. “That’s why I sing.”
By Christa Leigh4 days ago in Humans
GSPC Today: Market Update and Tech Sector Insights Including META Stock. AI-Generated.
GSPC Today Overview In today’s trading session, GSPC today is showing mixed movements as investors navigate a combination of macroeconomic updates, corporate earnings, and sector-specific performance. The S&P 500 remains the benchmark for assessing market sentiment in the US, providing insight into both domestic and global investment trends.
By Hammad Nawaz4 days ago in Trader
Loving thy self responsibility
Loving thy self responsibility is not a phrase I grew up believing. It sounded romantic. Decorative. Almost soft. But what I was living inside was not soft.
By Randolphe Tanoguem4 days ago in Humans