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Moon Halo
Last night my daughter woke me— not only because the moon was rare, but because she understood I had forgotten how to look up.
By Tina D. Lopez24 days ago in Poets
“The Hardest Hits Are Yet to Come” for Iran, Rubio Says. AI-Generated.
In a stark warning that has reverberated across diplomatic circles and global markets alike, Marco Rubio declared that “the hardest hits are yet to come” for Iran. The comment, delivered amid rising tensions between Washington and Tehran, signals that the current wave of pressure—both military and economic—may only be the beginning.
By Ali Khan24 days ago in The Swamp
Aging Is The Pits Sometimes
I don't want to die and yet, why? Big sigh! I'm having too much fun Living on the run Sitting in the sun Practicing with my gun
By Denise E Lindquist24 days ago in Poets
Unicorn Sightings (4/?)
Marion Sylverset’s journal — May 15th: I was called in to analyze footage today. I must say I was surprised. As the zoologist, I do comb over the preserve’s footage every two weeks to observe the wildlife’s uninterrupted interactions. But I just did that four days ago.
By Gabriel Shames24 days ago in Writers
A People's History of the United States
This book tells American history from the perspective of ordinary people rather than presidents, generals, and political leaders. It focuses on workers, enslaved people, women, Indigenous communities, and social movements. Zinn argues that real change in society has usually come from public resistance and grassroots struggle.
By Sk24 days ago in BookClub
The Corporate Myth. Top Story - March 2026. Content Warning.
The windows were washed out, the hallways were long, A chorus of voices sang only one song. They said “Bring your culture, your spirit, your name!”
By Siege A.24 days ago in Poets
Who is your "Person"?. Top Story - March 2026.
It's important to recognize that you cannot go through life as easily on your own. My name is Elizabeth and I'm a survivor of child abuse and horrific trauma. Healing from trauma is not a quick fix and recognizing that it will take time, is part of the struggle.
By Elizabeth Woods24 days ago in Psyche
Black Spider Crawling Up A White Wall
Black spider crawling Up a white wall unafraid Up, up, up it goes
By Margaret Minnicks24 days ago in Poets
Losing charge
Battery run low Urgent need for charging point Stress levels increase
By Raymond G. Taylor24 days ago in Poets
5 Financial Traps That Look Like Smart Decisions
The most dangerous money mistakes don't feel like mistakes. They feel responsible. Nobody goes broke on purpose, and wakes up to say, "I think I'll financially ruin myself today."
By Destiny S. Harris24 days ago in Trader
Never Let Your Credit Card Balance Exceed Your Net Worth. Ever.
I have a rule that governs my entire financial life: My net worth must always be greater than any debt I carry. Always. No exceptions.
By Destiny S. Harris24 days ago in Trader
REEEEEEEEE!. Top Story - March 2026.
I'm on a low road right now. There are a literal million things to do and not one of them worth my time. I would rather sit in place and burn but the orbit takes me on its inevitable route 'round the center; and I a center in my own right, around which others orbit, and so on and so forth, ad infinitum, ad nauseum.
By C. Rommial Butler24 days ago in Poets