Antoinette Barber
@avbarber.bsky.social
Lover of words, nature, and art. Reflector on faith, politics, history, and the intersections of life. Occasional blogger.
Dismantling of #BlackLivesMatter Plaza. Metaphor. #BlackSky
March 11, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Dismantling of #BlackLivesMatter Plaza. Metaphor. #BlackSky
"Be there for others, but never leave yourself behind." — Dodinsky, In the Garden of Thoughts: Be Your Best Self
March 1, 2025 at 12:25 PM
"Be there for others, but never leave yourself behind." — Dodinsky, In the Garden of Thoughts: Be Your Best Self
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“If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.”
Malcolm X
Malcolm X
February 18, 2025 at 2:41 PM
“If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.”
Malcolm X
Malcolm X
Whew, this is a word: “Rescuing someone isn’t supporting them, and enabling someone’s self-destructive behavior isn’t loving them.” Mel Robbins, #letthem
February 16, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Whew, this is a word: “Rescuing someone isn’t supporting them, and enabling someone’s self-destructive behavior isn’t loving them.” Mel Robbins, #letthem
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Have I read all the books I own? No. Will I keep buying more while re-reading my favourites? Of course. My bookshelf, my rules.
December 15, 2024 at 4:56 AM
Have I read all the books I own? No. Will I keep buying more while re-reading my favourites? Of course. My bookshelf, my rules.
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Let’s say it all together…
” B O U N D A R I E S “
For those who haven’t grabbed any yet, go get you some and carry it into 2025!
” B O U N D A R I E S “
For those who haven’t grabbed any yet, go get you some and carry it into 2025!
a man in a striped shirt and bow tie is standing in a room with his arms outstretched .
ALT: a man in a striped shirt and bow tie is standing in a room with his arms outstretched .
media.tenor.com
December 11, 2024 at 1:14 AM
Let’s say it all together…
” B O U N D A R I E S “
For those who haven’t grabbed any yet, go get you some and carry it into 2025!
” B O U N D A R I E S “
For those who haven’t grabbed any yet, go get you some and carry it into 2025!
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"Mohawk believes defective or 'non-conforming' parts are not being properly tracked... and could be making it onto Boeing planes – a concern he said could lead to a catastrophic event without a proper investigation...
'It's like Russian roulette'"
www.cbsnews.com/news/boeing-...
'It's like Russian roulette'"
www.cbsnews.com/news/boeing-...
Boeing failing to keep track of non-conforming parts, whistleblower says: "It's like Russian roulette"
Whistleblowers are speaking out after a door plug on a Boeing plane blew out shortly after takeoff earlier this year.
www.cbsnews.com
December 9, 2024 at 12:50 AM
"Mohawk believes defective or 'non-conforming' parts are not being properly tracked... and could be making it onto Boeing planes – a concern he said could lead to a catastrophic event without a proper investigation...
'It's like Russian roulette'"
www.cbsnews.com/news/boeing-...
'It's like Russian roulette'"
www.cbsnews.com/news/boeing-...
The thing about having discernment - is that you have discernment.
a yellow rubber duck wearing sunglasses holds a microphone
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media.tenor.com
December 7, 2024 at 3:51 PM
The thing about having discernment - is that you have discernment.
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Two stages of writing:
1) This shouldn't take too long
2) Oh no
1) This shouldn't take too long
2) Oh no
December 4, 2024 at 7:36 PM
Two stages of writing:
1) This shouldn't take too long
2) Oh no
1) This shouldn't take too long
2) Oh no
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In case you weren’t told today, you are powerful, your voice matters, you are courageous, you are appreciated and you are so loved. Good night. 💙🙏
December 4, 2024 at 7:39 AM
In case you weren’t told today, you are powerful, your voice matters, you are courageous, you are appreciated and you are so loved. Good night. 💙🙏
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"So the question is not whether we will be extremists, but what kind of extremists we will be. Will we be extremists for hate or for love? Will we be extremists for the preservation of injustice or for the extension of justice?" — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
December 3, 2024 at 3:41 PM
"So the question is not whether we will be extremists, but what kind of extremists we will be. Will we be extremists for hate or for love? Will we be extremists for the preservation of injustice or for the extension of justice?" — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Sending greetings to everyone this morning. Life isn’t perfect, but it is beautiful.
a thanksgiving greeting card with pumpkins and candles
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media.tenor.com
November 28, 2024 at 3:42 PM
Sending greetings to everyone this morning. Life isn’t perfect, but it is beautiful.
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I don’t know who needs to hear this. But go ahead and have that conversation with that elder and record it. Don’t put it off. It’s going to be necessary.
November 25, 2024 at 5:27 PM
I don’t know who needs to hear this. But go ahead and have that conversation with that elder and record it. Don’t put it off. It’s going to be necessary.
Choosing peace is sometimes necessary.
November 26, 2024 at 8:17 PM
Choosing peace is sometimes necessary.
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Normalize checking in on folks without secretly looking for a favor.
November 24, 2024 at 6:19 AM
Normalize checking in on folks without secretly looking for a favor.
Who’s watching #Alexcross? #Blacksky
a man in a suit and tie is saying " i know i can "
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media.tenor.com
November 24, 2024 at 1:20 PM
Who’s watching #Alexcross? #Blacksky
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Quit playing with your potential and shake the world like you were meant to do. Everything you desire is waiting behind your actions. Let’s get it!!!!
November 17, 2024 at 3:23 PM
Quit playing with your potential and shake the world like you were meant to do. Everything you desire is waiting behind your actions. Let’s get it!!!!
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Fried Hard 😌
November 17, 2024 at 1:26 PM
Fried Hard 😌
November 17, 2024 at 1:04 PM
Exit spaces that require your labor but demand your silence.
November 16, 2024 at 2:03 PM
Exit spaces that require your labor but demand your silence.