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Marie Gail Stratford
@mariegailstrat.bsky.social
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Poet, photographer, artist, rec therapist, game creator
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New drop from #MGismsInk. Link in bio. Check out our latest mini mag with creative #prompts from #WorldFolkLore. This week, it's one of two stories about the #BraveLittleTailor.
April 3, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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Happy St. Patrick's Day! I have some special treats to give away. Comment below or message me to receive a PDF of the first edition of our #CreativeSoup issue with the story of Thady Rua O'Dowd. Limited time offer. Available while supplies last.

#StPatricksDay
#LuckOfTheIrish
Graphic with green writing and line art on a cream background. The text "Happy St. Patrick's Day" appears over line art of a seal standing beside an Irish hat.
March 17, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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Happy #InternationalWomensDay! Take a moment to tell me about an amazing woman. Who is she? What do you admire about her?
Graphic is a silhouette of a woman's head, created from a collage of other women. Text reads: Happy International Women's Day, March 8
March 8, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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March is #WomensHistory month, and tomorrow is #InternationalWomensDay. So today, let's celebrate women-owned businesses! Tell me about the women-owned businesses you love!
Graphic shows silhouettes of several women in shades of black, blue, and purple. Text reads: women empowerment, support women-owned businesses. Set on a light pink and purple background.
March 7, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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I will long sing the praises of President Z for this:
March 2, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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The #clapback heard round the world. #StandWithUkraine
Brick wall painted half blue, half yellow, with the quote, "I will wear costume when war is over." by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
March 1, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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February 27, 2025 at 12:55 AM
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Fresh issues of #CreativeSoup drop every 1st and 3rd Thursday. Link in bio.
February 25, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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"Slow and steady wins the race." is the moral to the story in this week's issue of #CreativeSoup. Link in bio. Photo courtesy of @synapseed.bsky.social
Photo of an embroidered red-ear turtle, still in an embroidery hoop with a threaded needle above the work. Behind and to the left is a black-and-white template with handwritten notes.
February 21, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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The latest rebranded issue of #CreativeSoup is now available. #ThreeLittlePigs #CrossStitchPatterns #ArtTemplates
February 6, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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@skylight.social Hello! Here's an introduction. Stay tuned for more #MGisms.
January 22, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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This seems appropriate to post today. I'll be spending some time today recharging so my light can shine brighter tomorrow.
Picture of a cashier's light labeled "5". The light is out and a pink sign is taped on the side reading, "Yes, I'm open. My light is broken."
January 20, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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The rebranded Volume 1 of #CreativeSoup is coming soon.
Creative Soup Mini Mag, Fresh issues every 1st and 3rd Thursday, A virtual potion to help you capture your own imagination. MGisms Ink, link in bio
January 15, 2025 at 12:56 AM
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The re-release of #CreativeSoup begins Thursday, and I have work to do. Tucked into a cozy corner of my local #library for optimal productivity on this snowy January day.
Picture of a laptop computer open on a table, surrounded by wooden chairs. In the background is a library display of popular magazines.
January 14, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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#BiblicallyAccurateAngels made out of #LEGO are exactly what we need more of in 2025.
Photo of a LEGO sculpture depicting a biblically accurate angel, featuring wheels set with eyeballs and tiny plastic flames. The sculpture is displayed in front of several DUNE product boxes.
January 13, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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This meme I found in FB makes a good point.
Picture of what appears to be a business news article with a picture of Zuckerberg. Headline reads, "Facebook founder and convicted pedophile Mark Zuckerberg, dead at 36,says social media sites should not be fact-checked."
January 9, 2025 at 4:35 AM
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I'm contemplating a limited-release spinoff of #CreativeSoup that explores prayers from around the world as inspiration for your next artistic endeavors. #coexist #PeaceOnEarth
Line art drawing of a cobalt blue dove flying above a green olive branch. Between the two are the words "creative grace" in script. The dove's eye is a red crescent and star.
January 7, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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Is your angel food cake #BiblicallyAccurate? Check my bio for more fun with #BiblicallyAccurateAngels.
Picture of a lightly frosted angel food cake decorated with 2 angel wings and covered in edible cartoon eyeballs.
December 31, 2024 at 9:15 PM
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I adore my sweet little dove #menorah. We've been lighting it up every evening this #Hanukkah. There are many opportunities these days to #BeTheLight. #LightItUp
Gold dove-shaped menorah with 4 candles and one servant candle sits on a table covered with a red-and-white lace runner and red placemats.
December 29, 2024 at 6:33 PM
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A year ago we entered 2024 with our piles of hopes & dreams, fears & regrets. The past 12 months brought us each a unique set of gifts & experiences. What were your favorites? #NewYear2025 #2024InReview
Almost a year ago we entered 2024 with our piles of hopes & dreams, fears & regrets. The past 12 months brought us each a unique set of gifts & experiences. What were your favorites? ***Graphic contains the above quote on a field of black decorated with festive gold ornaments. To the right of the text is a strip of film with 3 pictures of people celebrating the New Year.***
December 27, 2024 at 6:00 PM
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Where are my #gamer friends? I'm playing The Game solitaire today as I rest up from merry making. Check out this win!
Picture depicts a winning round of The Game. Top left, 39; top right, 29; bottom left (tallest stack), 98; bottom right, 2.
December 26, 2024 at 8:54 PM
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That's one way to spell it. 😂😂😂 #MG #MGLikeTheCar #Coffee
Disposable holiday coffee cup with the name Emgee spelled phonetically.
December 23, 2024 at 3:23 PM
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Babe, don't forget to put the #BiblicallyAccurateAngel atop the tree. #angel
Picture of a biblically accurate angel on the top of a Christmas tree
December 20, 2024 at 3:26 PM
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I'm #autistic. My wife is #ADHD. Sometimes life requires a little extra creativity at our house.
Picture of a hairbrush attached to a shower curtain rod with a long string.
December 19, 2024 at 3:48 AM
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Calling all my merry procrastinators. Let me and my fellow creators help you out. If you have #downloadables, locally made gifts, etc., please drop links or other relevant info in the comments. You can access my own from the link in my bio. #LastMinuteGifts #GiftIdeas #christmas2024
December 14, 2024 at 2:17 AM