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Stephani E. D. McDow @peculiarwriter.bsky.social · Jan 19

A bit about me: Published poet, essayist & short story writer currently working on my first novel. Former nonprofit & DEI leader now on disability due to lupus …

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Stephani E. D. McDow @peculiarwriter.bsky.social · Feb 1

I vow to every time, compliment them. I don’t care if she got the worst BBL or he got the saddest veneers or they’re lace front ain’t laid, I will tell them something lifts them. And mean that shit.

I’m not contributing to the continued division that they set up.

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Stephani E. D. McDow @peculiarwriter.bsky.social · Feb 1

Y’all know how we are: Black folk clown folk. We crack jokes on everybody for every reason. But what I will never do [again] is clown a brotha or sista or them-sta [with words or hard to contain facial expressions] out in the world …

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Stephani E. D. McDow @peculiarwriter.bsky.social · Jan 27

I know a lot of folk who shop there and it increased when Walmart showed us who they’ve always been. I’m with you as far as going to the Black companies’ websites and buying direct. But some folk …

Stephani E. D. McDow @peculiarwriter.bsky.social · Jan 27

And then Target doubled down on the “if you ain’t YT, you ain’t right”!

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Stephani E. D. McDow @peculiarwriter.bsky.social · Jan 23

*sips tea* Making my list [of companies I’m kicking to the curb], checking it twice … #blackdollar #blackdollarsmatter #community #people #fortheculture #Black #bipoc #disabled #lgbtq #letsbuildtogether #boycott

Stephani E. D. McDow @peculiarwriter.bsky.social · Jan 19

That part.

Stephani E. D. McDow @peculiarwriter.bsky.social · Jan 19

And I feel all the feels with all of me; and say what I say with my whole chest. Welcome!

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Stephani E. D. McDow @peculiarwriter.bsky.social · Jan 19

Intolerant of ignorance, bias, pointless harm & greed. 92%! Forever about and for Black people (long as they are about and for Black people) …

Stephani E. D. McDow @peculiarwriter.bsky.social · Jan 19

Mother to a phenomenal Black man & marrying my phenomenal Black HIM on 3.7.25. I love laughter, peace & genuineness …

Stephani E. D. McDow @peculiarwriter.bsky.social · Jan 19

A bit about me: Published poet, essayist & short story writer currently working on my first novel. Former nonprofit & DEI leader now on disability due to lupus …

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Stephani E. D. McDow @peculiarwriter.bsky.social · Jan 19

Indeed! 92% F4F!

Stephani E. D. McDow @peculiarwriter.bsky.social · Jan 19

Indeed, indeed. F4F

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Stephani E. D. McDow @peculiarwriter.bsky.social · Jan 19

This.

Stephani E. D. McDow @peculiarwriter.bsky.social · Jan 19

This post is for the sistas. Who’s down for a Black Girl Follow Train? #AddtoBlackSky #BlackWomen #F4F

Stephani E. D. McDow @peculiarwriter.bsky.social · Jan 19

I am jack’s complete lack of surprise.

Stephani E. D. McDow @peculiarwriter.bsky.social · Jan 19

All skin folk (even those who speak our thoughts and feelings) ain’t kin folk.

I’m lookin at you, Snoop.

Stephani E. D. McDow @peculiarwriter.bsky.social · Jan 14

Hey #DMV! I just got my farm fresh eggs delivered to my door from @sylvanaquafarms.bsky.social - Go on and hit them up for yours! #local #localbusiness #pastureraised #farmfresh #blackfarmers

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Stephani E. D. McDow @peculiarwriter.bsky.social · Jan 13

Was definitely being unrealistic thinking #lupus was going to let me write every day. Still pushing when I can though.

Stephani E. D. McDow @peculiarwriter.bsky.social · Nov 22

Lagoon is one of my favorites.

Stephani E. D. McDow @peculiarwriter.bsky.social · Nov 19

💜💜💜

Stephani E. D. McDow @peculiarwriter.bsky.social · Nov 19

Looking forward to this!

Stephani E. D. McDow @peculiarwriter.bsky.social · Nov 18

🤣🤣🤣

Stephani E. D. McDow @peculiarwriter.bsky.social · Nov 17

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

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Being Reese @beingreese.bsky.social · Nov 16

The Handmaid's Tale is a good book. But did you know that there's a book written by a Black woman about a post-apocalyptic Earth heavily affected by climate change and societal decline. The book was published in 1993, but is set in 2024 following a presidential election 👀 #BookSky #BlackBookSky

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Stephani E. D. McDow @peculiarwriter.bsky.social · Nov 17

One of my all time faves!!!