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Asklipiou Recipes
Nicola and I have this strange habit, perhaps it's better to call it a hobby. Because a 'hobby' is fun and a habit is something usually not fun, or like smoking, only a little bit fun and with a larger downside.
By Scott Christenson🌴6 days ago in Fiction
Analyst Eyes Strong Pakistan–Bangladesh Ties Under BNP Rule. AI-Generated.
A New Political Chapter in Dhaka Bangladesh’s 2026 general election has opened a new phase in the country’s political direction. With the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) forming the government, regional analysts are closely examining how foreign policy may evolve. One key area of interest is the future of relations between Bangladesh and Pakistan.
By Saad 6 days ago in Journal
February Robin
Her hands at a militant 10 & 2 on the steering wheel, Jessica gritted her teeth as she began the wide and gentle turn off of the side street.
By Judey Kalchik 6 days ago in Fiction
in shallows, tadpoles
in shallows, tadpoles everyone’s thoughts of lotus dragonfly bobs weaves
By Gerry Thibeault6 days ago in Poets
How Caps Shape Style, Control, and Finish. AI-Generated.
For the high-stakes world of graffiti, where every line and every minute count, the unsung heroes are the spray paint caps, the small, interchangeable nozzles that fit on the ends of the cans, determining the width, shape, and precision of the paint flow, turning the shake of the can into a work of art.
By xJRLNx6 days ago in Art
Real Peace Comes from Inflammation Control
About 90 arts sold in the last month and half, on the theme 'walk for peace', yet the combined earnings are still less
By Seema Patel6 days ago in Poets
How to Look Approachable
There’s a strange paradox about modern dating: most women don’t struggle because they’re invisible. They struggle because they’re visible in the wrong way.
By Opinion6 days ago in Humans
Run by Crooks
The strangest thing, the society I have ventured to, on my travels. For this society has unjust laws. There is a crime class where there should not be. The quality of life is woeful. The problems are solvable. The people live in fear - there are no happy people here. They go missing, unsolved mysteries and murders no one talks about.
By Karl McBeath6 days ago in Poets
10 Luxury Fragrances to Gift Your Significant Other This February. AI-Generated.
10 Luxury Fragrances to Gift Your Significant Other This February Valentine’s Day is no longer just about roses and chocolates. In 2026, the trend has shifted toward "sensory storytelling"—finding a scent that captures a personality or a shared memory. Whether your significant other leans toward the classic elegance of a Parisian garden or the bold, smoky intensity of a midnight lounge, the right fragrance is a gift that lingers long after the day is over.
By Fashion World6 days ago in Styled
Between Breath and Shadow
We may be dead. Or maybe not. No one knows. Maybe we drift between thought and shadow, folding into the world we left behind,
By Miss. Anonymous🌻6 days ago in Poets
Just a Spoonful
We've made it official. You've moved in. It didn't take long. Now that you're here, I can pamper you with fluffed pillows, silk sheets, and lavender candles. Cater to your every need.
By Alyssa Musso6 days ago in Fiction
What’s Outside the Window?
Snow and frost outside, Watching the window tonight — Peaceful white scene now.
By Gabriel Shames6 days ago in Poets