Born on this day in 1922, Kurt Vonnegut (1922–2007) wrote with dark humor and deep humanity in Slaughterhouse-Five and Mother Night. “We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful about what we pretend to be.” #KurtVonnegut #OTD
November 11, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Born on this day in 1922, Kurt Vonnegut (1922–2007) wrote with dark humor and deep humanity in Slaughterhouse-Five and Mother Night. “We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful about what we pretend to be.” #KurtVonnegut #OTD
Born on this day in 1913, Albert Camus (1913–1960) was a philosopher and novelist whose works like The Stranger and The Plague explored absurdism and hope. “In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer.” #AlbertCamus #OTD
November 7, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Born on this day in 1913, Albert Camus (1913–1960) was a philosopher and novelist whose works like The Stranger and The Plague explored absurdism and hope. “In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer.” #AlbertCamus #OTD
Born on this day in 1795, John Keats (1795–1821) was a Romantic poet whose works like Ode to a Nightingale celebrate beauty, love, and transience. He died young, but his poetry lives on: “A thing of beauty is a joy forever.” #JohnKeats #OTD #Poetry
October 31, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Born on this day in 1795, John Keats (1795–1821) was a Romantic poet whose works like Ode to a Nightingale celebrate beauty, love, and transience. He died young, but his poetry lives on: “A thing of beauty is a joy forever.” #JohnKeats #OTD #Poetry
Born on this day in 1903, Evelyn Waugh (1903–1966) was an English novelist and satirist best known for Brideshead Revisited and Scoop. His sharp wit and elegant prose exposed the absurdities of class and faith in modern life. “Punctuality is the virtue of the bored.” #EvelynWaugh #OTD
October 28, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Born on this day in 1903, Evelyn Waugh (1903–1966) was an English novelist and satirist best known for Brideshead Revisited and Scoop. His sharp wit and elegant prose exposed the absurdities of class and faith in modern life. “Punctuality is the virtue of the bored.” #EvelynWaugh #OTD
Born on this day in 1932, Sylvia Plath (1932–1963) was a poet and novelist known for Ariel and The Bell Jar. Her bold, emotional voice transformed modern poetry. “I took a deep breath and listened to the old brag of my heart: I am, I am, I am.” #SylviaPlath #OTD
October 27, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Born on this day in 1932, Sylvia Plath (1932–1963) was a poet and novelist known for Ariel and The Bell Jar. Her bold, emotional voice transformed modern poetry. “I took a deep breath and listened to the old brag of my heart: I am, I am, I am.” #SylviaPlath #OTD
Born on this day in 1923, Denise Levertov (1923–1997) was a poet whose work bridged the spiritual and political. Her poems on faith, nature, and peace—like The Freeing of the Dust—made her one of modern poetry’s most resonant voices. “Peace as a woman, clothed in light.”
#DeniseLevertov #OTD
#DeniseLevertov #OTD
October 24, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Born on this day in 1923, Denise Levertov (1923–1997) was a poet whose work bridged the spiritual and political. Her poems on faith, nature, and peace—like The Freeing of the Dust—made her one of modern poetry’s most resonant voices. “Peace as a woman, clothed in light.”
#DeniseLevertov #OTD
#DeniseLevertov #OTD
Born on this day in 1929, Ursula K. Le Guin (1929–2018) was a visionary author known for A Wizard of Earthsea and The Left Hand of Darkness. Her works reshaped sci-fi and fantasy with empathy, imagination, and deep human insight.
“To light a candle is to cast a shadow.” #OTD
“To light a candle is to cast a shadow.” #OTD
October 21, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Born on this day in 1929, Ursula K. Le Guin (1929–2018) was a visionary author known for A Wizard of Earthsea and The Left Hand of Darkness. Her works reshaped sci-fi and fantasy with empathy, imagination, and deep human insight.
“To light a candle is to cast a shadow.” #OTD
“To light a candle is to cast a shadow.” #OTD
Writing is more than ink on paper — it’s how we make sense of ourselves and the world.
Celebrate #NationalDayOnWriting by putting your thoughts into words today.
Even one sentence can change everything.
#WritersLife #AmWriting #Creativity #WhyIWrite
Celebrate #NationalDayOnWriting by putting your thoughts into words today.
Even one sentence can change everything.
#WritersLife #AmWriting #Creativity #WhyIWrite
October 20, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Writing is more than ink on paper — it’s how we make sense of ourselves and the world.
Celebrate #NationalDayOnWriting by putting your thoughts into words today.
Even one sentence can change everything.
#WritersLife #AmWriting #Creativity #WhyIWrite
Celebrate #NationalDayOnWriting by putting your thoughts into words today.
Even one sentence can change everything.
#WritersLife #AmWriting #Creativity #WhyIWrite
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"I escape into the great outdoors; where freedom’s soul forever roars."
~Angie Weiland-Crosby
#photography #minnesota #autumn #freedom #quotes
~Angie Weiland-Crosby
#photography #minnesota #autumn #freedom #quotes
October 15, 2025 at 10:38 PM
"I escape into the great outdoors; where freedom’s soul forever roars."
~Angie Weiland-Crosby
#photography #minnesota #autumn #freedom #quotes
~Angie Weiland-Crosby
#photography #minnesota #autumn #freedom #quotes
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The uncertainty of everything money.... senseofmisplaced.blogspot.com/2025/10/fear... #blogpost #personalfinance #economy
Fear and Self-loathing
We faced a substantial, unexpected expense this week, related to our one vehicle, and it conjured up all manner of emotions, some based in r...
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October 16, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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There’s something magical about local markets—the stories, the smells, the sense of connection.
My visit to Florence’s Sant’Ambrogio Market turned into a lesson in food, culture, and tradition.
#Florence #ItalyTravel #CulturalJourney #SantAmbrogioMarket
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My visit to Florence’s Sant’Ambrogio Market turned into a lesson in food, culture, and tradition.
#Florence #ItalyTravel #CulturalJourney #SantAmbrogioMarket
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Discovering Florence Through the Sant’Ambrogio Market: A Journey of Food, Tradition, and Perspective
Explore the historic Sant’Ambrogio Market in Florence through a writer’s journey of food, tradition, and culture that reveals the city’s authentic soul.
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October 17, 2025 at 2:19 PM
There’s something magical about local markets—the stories, the smells, the sense of connection.
My visit to Florence’s Sant’Ambrogio Market turned into a lesson in food, culture, and tradition.
#Florence #ItalyTravel #CulturalJourney #SantAmbrogioMarket
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My visit to Florence’s Sant’Ambrogio Market turned into a lesson in food, culture, and tradition.
#Florence #ItalyTravel #CulturalJourney #SantAmbrogioMarket
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Born on this day in 1854, Oscar Wilde (1854–1900) was an Irish poet, playwright, and master of wit. Known for The Picture of Dorian Gray and The Importance of Being Earnest, he championed beauty, art, and individuality.
“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.”
#OscarWilde #OTD
“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.”
#OscarWilde #OTD
October 16, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Born on this day in 1854, Oscar Wilde (1854–1900) was an Irish poet, playwright, and master of wit. Known for The Picture of Dorian Gray and The Importance of Being Earnest, he championed beauty, art, and individuality.
“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.”
#OscarWilde #OTD
“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.”
#OscarWilde #OTD
Born on this day in 1894, E.E. Cummings (1894–1962) was a poet and artist who redefined modern verse with playful language and structure. His works honor individuality, love, and creativity. “It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.” #EECummings #OTD
October 14, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Born on this day in 1894, E.E. Cummings (1894–1962) was a poet and artist who redefined modern verse with playful language and structure. His works honor individuality, love, and creativity. “It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.” #EECummings #OTD
Born on this day in 1902, Arna Bontemps (1902–1973) was a poet and novelist of the Harlem Renaissance. Through works like God Sends Sunday and Black Thunder, he celebrated Black identity, history, and freedom. #ArnaBontemps #OTD
October 13, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Born on this day in 1902, Arna Bontemps (1902–1973) was a poet and novelist of the Harlem Renaissance. Through works like God Sends Sunday and Black Thunder, he celebrated Black identity, history, and freedom. #ArnaBontemps #OTD
In a chaotic world, nearly everyone is searching for a reason.
October 13, 2025 at 8:14 AM
In a chaotic world, nearly everyone is searching for a reason.
Born on this day in 1895, Caroline Gordon (1895–1981) was an American novelist of the Southern Renaissance. Her works, like None Shall Look Back, reflect the South’s heritage, faith, and modern tensions. #CarolineGordon #OTD
October 6, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Born on this day in 1895, Caroline Gordon (1895–1981) was an American novelist of the Southern Renaissance. Her works, like None Shall Look Back, reflect the South’s heritage, faith, and modern tensions. #CarolineGordon #OTD
We say “liberty and justice for all”—but living those words is another story.
Part 2 of our series reexamines the Pledge of Allegiance, exploring how justice, freedom, and personal conscience shape our national identity.
#Freedom #Justice #AmericanIdentity
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Part 2 of our series reexamines the Pledge of Allegiance, exploring how justice, freedom, and personal conscience shape our national identity.
#Freedom #Justice #AmericanIdentity
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Liberty, Justice & the Power of Choice: Rethinking the Pledge of Allegiance (Part 2)
What does liberty and justice mean in a divided nation? Part 2 of our series explores the Pledge of Allegiance, systemic inequality, and the freedom to choose dissent.
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October 4, 2025 at 1:35 PM
We say “liberty and justice for all”—but living those words is another story.
Part 2 of our series reexamines the Pledge of Allegiance, exploring how justice, freedom, and personal conscience shape our national identity.
#Freedom #Justice #AmericanIdentity
lorenmayshark.com/liberty-just...
Part 2 of our series reexamines the Pledge of Allegiance, exploring how justice, freedom, and personal conscience shape our national identity.
#Freedom #Justice #AmericanIdentity
lorenmayshark.com/liberty-just...
Born on this day in 1879, Wallace Stevens (1879–1955) was a modernist poet whose works, like Harmonium, fused imagination with philosophy. By day an insurance executive, he remains one of America’s most profound poetic voices. #WallaceStevens #OTD
October 2, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Born on this day in 1879, Wallace Stevens (1879–1955) was a modernist poet whose works, like Harmonium, fused imagination with philosophy. By day an insurance executive, he remains one of America’s most profound poetic voices. #WallaceStevens #OTD
This is a fine tribute to an amazing life...
Jane Goodall – a life in pictures
The world-renowned primatologist Jane Goodall has died at the age of 91
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October 2, 2025 at 9:30 AM
This is a fine tribute to an amazing life...
Born on this day in 1893, Faith Baldwin (1893–1978) was a prolific American novelist of over 100 books. Her stories of love, work, and family gave voice to women’s experiences, making her one of the most popular writers of her generation. #FaithBaldwin #OTD
October 1, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Born on this day in 1893, Faith Baldwin (1893–1978) was a prolific American novelist of over 100 books. Her stories of love, work, and family gave voice to women’s experiences, making her one of the most popular writers of her generation. #FaithBaldwin #OTD
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The friendship Japanese Pagoda at the Tidal Basin 🌸💗🫶🏻
“We're all just walking each other home.”
― Ram Dass
#AlphabetChallenge #WeekNforNight #WashingtonDC
“We're all just walking each other home.”
― Ram Dass
#AlphabetChallenge #WeekNforNight #WashingtonDC
September 30, 2025 at 2:34 PM
The friendship Japanese Pagoda at the Tidal Basin 🌸💗🫶🏻
“We're all just walking each other home.”
― Ram Dass
#AlphabetChallenge #WeekNforNight #WashingtonDC
“We're all just walking each other home.”
― Ram Dass
#AlphabetChallenge #WeekNforNight #WashingtonDC
