Category: Books/Reading/Art
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Thank you for the Nomination!!
Thank you so much to http://beingchelle.wordpress.com/ who was kind enough to nominate me for the Liebster Award. I got nominated I think a little while ago but I had no idea that there was more than needed to be done. So, super special thank you to Being Chelle to having more info and…
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Gabriel García Márquez
While I knew he had been ailing for years, I never reconciled that knowledge with the natural eventuality of death. For me, he was a living champion of culture, of words, of language and of beauty that can only be captured by his pen. I haven’t cried yet, but the tears are coming. Finishing 100…
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Sonnet XXI
So is it not with me as with that Muse Stirr’d by a painted beauty to his verse, Who heaven itself for ornament doth use And every fair with his fair doth rehearse Making a couplement of proud compare, With sun and moon, with earth and sea’s rich gems, With April’s first-born flowers, and all…
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Her-Story
In honor of National Poetry Month I felt compelled to share some of my favorite poets with you, I decided to go the non traditional route as most are posting the classics. One of my favorite spoken word artists is Stacey Ann Chin. She’s hails from Jamaica and has a very unique voice and narrative. I…
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Book Deal – Twelve Years a Slave
The movie has made waves and for those of you who haven’t read the book like myself, this is a great opportunity to do so. The Google Play store current has it on sale for .99 cents. Definitely too good of a deal to pass up.
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Fighters – Lupe Fiasco
Planning. Writing. Fighting. Hoping. This is my Saturday night. Title Reference: Fighters by Lupe Fiasco Ft. Matthew Santos http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrOoX6xGntc
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