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Anna Lloyd
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Author ✍️ 'Miss Anna's Dream in Stratford' | Columnist @ Read Or Die HQ | Advocate for #dyslexia #endchildmarriage | Seeking Lit Rep
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Trump has always been fascinated by royalty, especially the British. From his penthouse in New York to the gaudy way he has treated the Oval Office, anything gilded — real or fake gold — seems to define his style. #nokingsday #bluesky
Appearance & Responsibility Elizabeth I vs. Donald Trump
Trump has always been fascinated by royalty.
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Slowly but surely, I see light shining through your cracks, beloved. The light is almost as beautiful as your soul. I wish I could hold a mirror up to you so you could see yourself the way I see you: strong, resilient, and capable.
#love #bluessky #blue #beautiful #yeayoucan #strong
Kintsugi Pot (You Look Beautiful To Me)
Slowly but surely, I see light shining through your cracks, beloved. The light is almost as beautiful as your soul. I wish I could hold a…
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While these #Celtic festival traditions may seem amusing, there was also a sense of letting go of one’s grief. One might write down what was weighing heavily on their heart, throw it into the bonfire, and ask an ancient ancestor for guidance and protection. #halloweenparty #halloween #boo #usa
Samhain & Halloween
This year, Samhain is from Friday, October 31 to Saturday, November 1, 2025. If you have Celtic Irish and Scottish heritage like I do, your…
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The Sikh community is often overlooked in America, when in fact they should be highly valued, appreciated, and respected. #usa #sikh #community #love #bluesky #America
A Beautiful Night Spent at the Gurdwara (Sat Sri Akal)
Truth is timeless
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Trump has always been fascinated by royalty, especially the British. From his penthouse in New York to the gaudy way he has treated the Oval Office, anything gilded — real or fake gold — seems to define his style. #nokingsday #bluesky
Appearance & Responsibility Elizabeth I vs. Donald Trump
Trump has always been fascinated by royalty.
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Your apathy and your sense of being overwhelmed are understandable, but as hard as it may seem, apathy in this moment is unacceptable.
“Calling in is the practice of bringing people into the conversation rather than pushing them away. — Dawn Turner
Instant gratification and democracy do not mix. They never have, and they never will. Sorry to be blunt, but America — and yes, even the left side of America — needs to take this pill. #vote #usa #america #democracy #hope #writing #humanity #bluesky
It’s Time To Call The (Left) In
Will the Lack of Nuanced and Lazy Thinking Be the United States’ Downfall?
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When one feels like they are in purgatory, the best way to venture out is to look up at the sky, put on your imaginary crown, and walk tall. There may be a time when the façade cracks, but reapplying your lipstick never hurts anyone. #usa #writing #humanity #bluesky #books #LOVE
(Queen Pose) Don’t let your Crown Fall
Has anyone seen my lipstick?
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As I walk through this world at the present moment, my heart is heavy with many questions I cannot answer, or at least not yet. My mind started to wander today, and a memory popped up from when I was studying ancient #Egyptian #poetry many months ago. #love #usa #wrighting #hope #iseeyou #pen
Gratitude & Autonomy - Palms To The Sky
Gratitude & Autonomy- Palms To The Sky Sorrow balanced with gratitude. As I walk through this world at the present moment, my heart is heavy with many questions I cannot answer, or at least not yet …
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The #American Heritage Dictionary defines #McCarthyism as: 1. The political practice of publicizing accusations of disloyalty or subversion with insufficient regard to evidence; and 2. The use of methods of investigation and accusation regarded as unfair, in order to suppress opposition. #usa #books
Charlie Kirk, Jesus & Allie Beth Stuckey (Hate Wrapped in Faith)
Dear reader, please read to the end. There is hope for the future.
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Dear reader, I have been on a sabbatical for about a month. There has been a lot going on in my life, but there is light at the end of the tunnel, and I know things will get better soon. #book #love #usa #hope #life #yeswecan
Temporary Pain (This is personal)
Dear reader, I have been on a sabbatical for about a month. There has been a lot going on in my life, but there is light at the end of the…
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My heart breaks for my hometown of Minneapolis. #usa #minneapolis #us #community #mn
WHEN YOU BELIEVE IN A THING, BELIEVE IN IT ALL THE WAY, IMPLICITLY AND UNQUESTIONABLY.– WALT DISNEY #story #animation #Disney #art #books #usa #bluesky #love
Whistle While You Work
The Making of Snow White
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#WaltDisney’s 1959 Sleeping Beauty is one of those movies where you could freeze any scene and have a picturesque work of art. This #film is truly a one-of-a-kind masterpiece — a #story about good versus evil and how true love conquers all. #animation #Disney #art #books #ballet #usa #bluesky
Once Upon a Dream
Walt Disney’s 1959 Sleeping Beauty
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Sunday Thoughts ❤️
My love for my country isn’t filled with butterflies and rainbows; it comes from the face of a child who deserves clean water, from parents struggling with medical bills, and from the veteran who deserves healthcare, dignity, and respect. #sunday #usa #bluesky #love #Writers #us
Agápē & Justice in Practice
Sunday Thoughts
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Strength isn’t about how many punches you can throw; it’s about how many bruises, whether inside or outside, you can soothe for others and yourself. Some can soothe with physical touch, while others can with words and positive affirmations. #writing #love #humanity #care #❤️ #poem #women #bluesky
Love is our birthright….
As human beings, love is our birthright.
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