Demi
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This is my response to Ingrid Jacques opinion piece for USA Today regarding the American Eagle ads, featuring Sydney Sweeney.
You start off the article by demonstrating the comparisons between you and Sydney Sweeney. You say “sadly” the comparison between you, and Sydney Sweeney ends because you work for a paper and she’s on the big screen. Yes, I do… Continue reading
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A poem for Palestine
How much can my heart take Before it will break? How many children must I watch die of starvation, Before as a collective we united our nations? Are you ignoring the suffering because it won’t happen to you? If Israel… Continue reading
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I thought never again, meant never again.
When I was a child and they had us read “Number the Stars” and “Anne Frank’s Diary”, that began my journey of understanding. After reading these books, I was left with more questions than answers. I couldn’t wrap my head… Continue reading
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The Dark Side of ADHD: A collection of essays #1 Just Let Me Chain smoke
I spent a life time being labeled difficult, lazy, strange, weird. Feeling less than, like a defective product. I never understood why it seemed like things were so easy for others but so hard for me. And then I found… Continue reading
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Staying in a traditional Mongolian Ger (Yurt), and learning about Mongolian traditions.
I find it to be magical that in a time when I want to solidify my commitment to being a good earth steward, I find myself staying in a Mongolian Ger. Staying here prompted me to want to learn more… Continue reading
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Someday this will be a “based on a true story” book. TW: Childhood abuse
Chapter 1 (and 2?) rough draft “You should kill yourself” My inner voice. I’ve tried so hard to change it, to change it to a positive voice. But in the quite moments it’s there. Saying the most awful things, and… Continue reading
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On the Farm in Fall.
Almost everyday for the past week, just before the sun goes down, I have had the immense pleasure of witnessing an owl fly away from its perch above the beaver marsh. I’ve also had a small opossum, born this year… Continue reading
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“Poverty Isn’t Real” – Demi Colby
Poverty isn’t real, It was invented by those who steal. Wealth hoarders creating manufactured scarcity. It’s ok! Taylor swifts Coming to your city! There’s enough resources here for everyone. But I don’t give a shit as long as I have… Continue reading