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MaryAnn Shank
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Treasures Gaia, friends and natural world. Sometime poet, and author. SOR JUANA, MY BELOVED (2024). Former #PeaceCorps Volunteer, with tales of Somalia in THE MYSTICAL LAND OF MYRRH. #literaryfiction #AuthorsGuild #womensfiction http://www.maryannshank.com
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A brilliant poet, dramatist. She loved deeply and fought deeply to protect those she loved, yet she stood in front of the Inquisition, alone. #booksky #books #writers #literaryfiction #historicalfiction #womenshistory #sorjuanista
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Good morning, creatives! I've been too busy lately, dashing off here and there. I need to be in one place for an extended period of time to get my creative juices flowing. That won't happen for another week yet. Sigh. Ah, well. I'll edit.
#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity
@authorsguild.bsky.social In the 1960s gay/lesbians were denied service in the Peace Corps. If discovered, they were summarily dismissed, shipped home with no supper. One determined lesbian made it through the selection maze to serve in Somalia. This is her story.
@authorsguild.bsky.social Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz, the brilliant 17th century Mexican nun, had two passions in life: Poetry and the Viceroy's wife.
Send to your reps:

Pass Jt. Resolution NOW:

"Mr. Zelensky, we are so sorry. We apologize for the hissy fit of the kid in charge. The citizens of the United States respect and honor you and your country."

A simple statement. If Congress can't support it, they should all be kicked out. #Ukraine
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People on X are calling for AOC's arrest for posting this.... so I am posting it everywhere!
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Another great poster from one of our coalition members ✊
#uspolitics #generalstrike
California had a female stagecoach driver too. Her name escapes me (Charley, maybe?), but she is reputed to be the first woman to ever vote in California, which she could do because she disguised herself as a man -- lol. #oldWest #AmericanWest #Californiahistory
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One of our supporters shared this with us—people are getting creative tonight!
With all the distress in the world, gift yourself some silliness, whether gnome or gnot. (from Jacqui Lawson cards) #writers #authors #booksky
On BBC's Essential List this morning.
Standing up for what you believe isn't easy. But do it anyway. #blackhistory
Women! for Valentine's Day, snuggle with your best girl and read chapter 6. #romantic #lgbt #gifts #valentine #romance #lesbian #historicalfic A glass of wine is optional. amzn.to/419irIm
Ms. Angelou no doubt did many splendid things throughout many lives. #feminism #blackhistory #womenshistory #poets #writers
"The Year of the Child," just out today. As a 15-year-old, she abandoned her child. Now she turns over heaven and earth to find that child. A thoughtful story that so many women can relate to, a story we need to hear. #feminism #mothers
I get requests for money to “fight” the oligarchs securing power. But the best way to use our money is to disarm them and starve the corporations. Step down, step away from big box, step toward local vendors and farmers markets. It matters. #consumer #politicalpower #localpower
If you could stage a presentation of your best work, where would it be? This is from "First Dream", Sor Juana's lyrical masterpiece, presented at the Cloisters. What would yours look like? #poets #writers #writerscommunity #booksky #drama #poetry
As #writerscommunity , our voices count. Not only count, but are needed. #author #writer
Oh, no. So sorry it was so short. This was an event that could have captured hearts for many performances. Thank you for letting me know.
If you are in the NY area, treat yourself to the spectacular new #opera of the #sorjuana #poem, "Primero Sueno." ("First Dream") It winds through the Cloisters, with dancers and audience following. It is the sole poem she wrote only for herself, a masterpiece in every respect. #poet #poetry
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This poem feels appropriate on a day like today.

And after checking the news/X this morning, it felt like a good day to move to this app.
"All life is interrelated, and we are all caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. I can never be what I ought to be until you are what you ought to be."
~ Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
I really enjoy poetry, especially on a cold rainy night. Thank you for recommending this.
My review of Nostalgic for a Place Never Seen by @bhaswati.bsky.social

www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

#BookSky 📚💙