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Amanda Harding (she/her)
@amandaharding.bsky.social
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book lover
romance writer
WIP-hopper
attempted crafter
mediocre crocheter
generally anxious with a side of OCD
striving to be kind always
mom to the best kids ever
1st grade teacher
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Also, this cracks me up for some reason. I think because they use the same artist picture.
Taylor Swift was my top artist for 2023 and 2024.
December 8, 2024 at 1:50 PM
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I’m so happy that Apple is doing a wrap-up now!
My Apple Music wrap-up images. Taylor Swift was at the top of my artist list. My Apple Music wrap-up images. “I Remember Everything” was at the top of my song list. My Apple Music wrap-up images. “The Tortured Poets Department” was at the top of my album list. My Apple Music wrap-up images. Taylor Swift was my top artist for every month except October (when it was Halsey).
December 8, 2024 at 1:49 PM
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Today’s bright spot is small, but I’m always happy to hit a new streak milestone on Duolingo.
November 19, 2024 at 11:17 PM
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Today’s bright spot is A Bit Much by Lyndsay Rush. I loved this collection so much that I re-downloaded Instagram so I could follow her for new poems. That’s high praise since I really don’t like that app.
Text from a poem: Reassurances to Save for a Rainy Day No one is mad at you. No one thinks you're stupid. (Honestly, everyone thinks you're hot.) No one noticed that one embarrassing thing you did back there and if they did, they have already stopped thinking about it. You're doing a great job. You look cute today. You are very funny. You would be missed. It's okay. Things happen. You will get another chance. Everyone you admire has had to ask for help. If they left, they are not the one. If they made you feel small, they are not the one. If they tip 10%, they are not the one. What you're feeling is totally normal. That person was wrong about you. You can pull that off (maybe reexamine the idea of only wearing clothing that is 'flattering'—it's probably not the guiding light we think it is). There's nothing to be ashamed of. Things will get easier. You are not in the way. What you're feeling makes sense. You do not have to earn joy or rest. You do not have to be your 'best self' every day. (And if someone tells you this, they are a Life Coach trying to funnel you into a 6 week course. Run.) No one does it like you. It is not too late. You are not too old. You are worthy of good things. If cauliflower can be pizza you can be whatever you want. - Lyndsay Rush You are stronger than you think —and I'm sorry you have to be. Lyndsay Rush A Bit Much: Poems Text from a poem: Cracks of Light I'm so grateful that bad days are often followed by good ones That sometimes while it's raining the sun makes a little cameo That time really does heal and in the meantime, sleep helps That our dogs can tell when we need extra comfort That when the worst case scenario takes us by surprise so does our own strength
November 16, 2024 at 3:02 PM
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Today’s bright spot is the book I finished this morning. I love that Ashley Bennett’s monster romances (at least the ones I’ve read so far) are sweet and cozy with relatively low stakes. The Dalwick Demon was really good, and I hope Bennett does more like it soon.
The book cover of The Dalwick Demon by Ashley Bennett shows a shadowy silhouette of a horned humanoid with long hair.
November 15, 2024 at 9:14 PM
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Today’s sunshine: this cute little bracelet a student made me. She even added my name and a little rainbow charm. I love teaching first graders.
A hand holding a homemade bracelet with multicolored beads
November 12, 2024 at 9:33 PM
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This was a little shot of sunshine this morning. It looks like my baby pumpkin is hiding under the leaves.
A photo of 3 pumpkins—2 are large and orange, 1 is small and white. The small one is covered in leaves. A photo of 3 pumpkins—2 are large and orange, 1 is small and white. The small one is covered in leaves.
November 11, 2024 at 3:14 PM
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Every time I read Bunmi Laditan, I come away with words that either soothe me or make me laugh. The way she talks about motherhood feels so in line with how I experience it.

Anyone else have writers who really seem to *get* what motherhood means to you?
November 11, 2024 at 3:18 AM