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Each Day Is Special
"You don't know what the future will bring, so your best strategy for living is to make the best and most positive use
By Ruth Elizabeth Stiff8 months ago in Poets
Dancing to Britney And Coming Out
Everyone knew I was gay before I said a word. No one told me, they figured I would come around when the time was right. But I didn't know that. Which made coming to terms with my orientation that much more difficult.
By Edward Anderson8 months ago in Pride
I Don't Want My Children to be Trans. Runner-Up in Pride Under Pressure Challenge. Content Warning.
I don’t want my children to be trans. - Not because I wouldn’t love them. Not because I would reject them. Not because there’s anything wrong with being trans.
By Autumn Stew8 months ago in Pride
The Lighthouse
Shawn wanted to follow in his brother’s footsteps. Ever since their parents had died from an illness, they promised to always be by each other’s side, no matter what.
By Emy Quinn8 months ago in Horror
I'm In (Look what I Found)
I had a moment, just for me, So, I took a little look to see What’s new among the Vocal friends today. When there before my bemused eyes,
By Cathy holmes8 months ago in Poets
Reminder Of Reality
It was both long ago and recently when the curtains of destiny fell on me near dusk. Much conventional wisdom would say that a year or two is a lot, but I’ve also heard at least one anecdote of that same amount not seeming very long. No matter, though.
By Snarky Lisa8 months ago in Humans
Happiness in Home
If you think happiness comes only: When you stroll tropical beaches with plumeria in hair and a margarita... Or take a cruise to Alaska,
By Seema Patel8 months ago in Poets
My Daughter's Favorite Books: Part 2
About two years ago I sat in a tire place interviewing my eight year old daughter to pass the time. I wanted to know about her favorite books. Back in those days, Judy Moody and Calvin and Hobbes were among her favorites. Since then, she has grown and the world around her has changed. I thought it was about time to check in and see what stories are capturing her imagination as an older and wiser preteen.
By Leslie Writes8 months ago in Families
this is for the women who don't want to give a f*ck
this is for the women who don't want to give a fuck. the women who long to get naked to the bone to be seen for who they are but never dare
By Imola Tóth8 months ago in Poets
TACO & PACO
On June 1, 2025 Ukraine conducted a massive drone attack on strategic bomber airfields deep in Russia. So deep the drones had to be delivered in secret double ceiling containers by long-haul trucks. The operation had been planned for 1.5 years in complete secrecy and had been personally supervised by President Zelenskyy. The drone attack was incredibly successful as Ukraine claims it has destroyed 41 bombers, or roughly one-third of Russian strategic bomber fleet. Russia has downplayed the operation results claiming that only five bombers had been destroyed.
By Lana V Lynx8 months ago in The Swamp
Songs of the Silver Wizard
COMPENDIUM “Be wary of those who wear their piety for all to see. The sincere rouge is less likely to stab you in the back than the boisterous priest.”
By Matthew J. Fromm8 months ago in Chapters
to the curb (where you'll be waiting until i come around again). Content Warning.
dear depression, as long as I live i'll never be rid of you no matter how many times i kick you out of my car --sometimes i slow down
By Alexandria Stanwyck8 months ago in Poets
The Initiation
Prologue So did we accept the invitation? Yes. The short answer is yes, we did. Of course we did, how could we pass up the opportunity to work with a top secret team.
By Jennidoll of (jennidoll.inc)8 months ago in Fiction
The Book of Questions
Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions prompts — If you could change anything about the way you were raised, what would it be? In what ways will you treat (or have you treated) your children differently from the way you were treated? If you’ve already raised children and could do it again, knowing what you know now, what would you do differently?
By Denise E Lindquist8 months ago in Writers
You See But I Feel
More and more I hear the words, spoken like a given compliment, “You’re a strong woman,” “You must be very strong,” “You have a strong inner strength,”
By Colleen Millsteed 8 months ago in Poets
The Brain Trap
Many People Want Success. But Few People Attain the Success they Want. They Go Seeking Answers to Why they are Struggling.
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)8 months ago in Motivation
Famous Baroque Paintings
Among the most famous Baroque artists developed a style defined by exaggerated drama. They made use of bold colors, shadows, and brushstrokes.
By Rasma Raisters8 months ago in Art
I Didn’t Feel Like a Real Writer Until I Became a Mom
Imposter syndrome is a bitch and for a long time, it ran the show. I was writing for a news outlet—getting paid to write—and still didn’t believe I was a “real” writer. The title didn’t matter. The bylines didn’t matter. Something in me still felt like I was faking it. Like I was playing dress-up in someone else’s dream.
By Carolina Borges8 months ago in Confessions
Prairie Smoke
I would kill every iteration of myself from now to eternity If it meant watching your lips move around the sound of my name.
By Silver Daux8 months ago in Poets
Book Review: "Stolen Innocence" by Elissa Wall
It's May 2025 and the weather is pretty good. Whilst I'm writing this I'm eating nachos but what's new? There's some interesting stuff out on Kindle sales and so, I've been about. One of those books is called Stolen Innocence by Elissa Wall. It's a true account of the cult perpetuated by the monstrous Warren Jeffs - a man who's evil cannot be put into words. If you've seen the Netflix documentary Keep Sweet, Pray and Obey then you probably know bits and pieces of what I'm talking about. Let's take a look at just what Elissa Wall has to say about this and, content warning: shit's about to get dark.
By Annie Kapur8 months ago in Geeks