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Book Review: Authentically, Izzy by Pepper Basham
Through a series of emails and text messages, Basham relays the story of a book-lover named Isabelle Louisa Edgewood, who goes by “Izzy.” Working for her aunt as a librarian, Izzy is surrounded by classic books and loving cousins. After Izzy’s pregnant cousin, Josie, signs her up for a dating app, Izzy meets a man… Continue reading
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Quote of the Month: “Stuff your eyes with wonder…”
And I think that maybe I forgot. I let work, phones, and worries distract me from the beauty of this world. It’s here, isn’t it? All I have to do is look. My friend and I went to a botanical garden on Saturday, the first day of the week that was not filled with rain.… Continue reading
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Poem: “Paper Heart”
It was hers. Hers to stay alive. Hers to guard. Hers to break. Words were written there. They became hers when she believed them. Letters in permanent ink. Words like “victim.” “Unlovable.” “Untouchable.” “Unforgivable.” “Unchanging.” And words like “pride.” “Pretty.” “Powerful.” “Obsessed.” Her lips and actions spoke the words written. Actions like deceit. Lies and… Continue reading
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Poem: “And He Says, ‘Beautiful’”
Bottom left corner crumpled Pink scribbles across the page A strawberry smudge from snack time And a thumb-sized hole in the middle From scribbling too hard I hand it to him, saying, “Daddy, look!” And he calls it, “A work of art.” Twirling and dancing and tripping on stage Red face, wide eyes, and a… Continue reading
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