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James Baldwin: a luminous force in literature and activism, whose prose and poetry exposed truths of race, identity, and justice. ✨ His voice reverberates across generations, urging courage and compassion. Celebrate his timeless legacy. #JamesBaldwin #LiteraryIcons #Poetry

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"Give yourself a gift of five minutes of contemplation in awe of everything you see around you." - Wayne Dyer Pause and cherish life's beauty—the simplest moments often hold the most profound awe. Take five minutes, breathe deeply, and reconnect with wonder. #GiftOfAwe #MindfulLiving #dailyquote

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Chag Pesach Sameach! Tonight, we step into the Exodus story— not just as readers, but as participants. We are Moses, Aaron, Miriam. We are the people longing for change, and Pharaoh resisting it. The plagues warn us, the matzah urges us forward. May we find courage, wisdom, and freedom.

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Adrienne Rich: a fearless voice for feminism, social justice, and poetic innovation. 🌿 Her verse dismantles silences and reshapes the literary landscape, urging us to confront power, love, and change. Celebrate her enduring legacy in poetry and activism. #AdrienneRich #Poetry

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"Some of the greatest battles will be fought within the silent chambers of your own soul." - Ezra Taft Benson True strength emerges from inner struggles. Facing your fears and doubts silently often builds the resilience needed to conquer life's challenges. #InnerBattles #SoulStrength #dailyquote

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Marilyn Hacker: a master of form and fearless explorer of identity and relationships. 🌟 Her verse bridges the classical and the contemporary, embracing themes of transformation and human connection with vivid imagery. Celebrate her vibrant voice in modern poetry! #MarilynHacker #Poetry

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"The best thinking has been done in solitude." - Thomas Edison Solitude provides clarity—a quiet space to explore ideas deeply and creatively. Embrace moments alone; they often lead to your most profound insights. #PowerOfSolitude #DeepThinking #dailyquote

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Finished Object Pattern: Maja by Anniken Allis (@yarnaddictanni.bsky.social) Yarn: Audine Wools Interlock-Haze #knitting #knitsky #menwhoknit #MajaShawl #AnnikenAllis

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"Adaptability is the way of consistency." - James Clear #Adaptability #Consistency #AtomicHabits

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Muriel Rukeyser: a fearless voice of activism and poetry, who bridged art with social justice. 🌍 Her work embraced truth and the power of the human spirit, challenging us to imagine and act for a better world. Celebrate her legacy of courage and craft. #MurielRukeyser #Poetry

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"One love, one heart, one destiny." - Bob Marley Unity is our strength. When we lead with love and harmony, our shared journey becomes brighter. Let compassion guide us toward a common destiny. #OneLove #Unity #dailyquote

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Right now in the USA, immigrants are being unlawfully rounded up, shipped to concentration torture prisons. How is this any different from what the Nazis did to the Jews? #NeverAgain #Resist

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W.H. Auden: the poet-philosopher who captured love, loss, and the chaos of the 20th century. ✨ His work fuses wit and wisdom, blending lyrical grace with profound reflection on humanity. Celebrate his timeless voice in poetry and beyond. #WHAuden #Poetry

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"Life is full of ups and downs. The trick is to enjoy the ups and have courage during the downs." - Unknown Celebrate the highs, endure the lows with strength, and let growth be your guide. #Resilience #JoyInTheJourney #dailyquote

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Federico García Lorca: a poet who gave voice to the soul of Spain. 🌹 His vivid, haunting verse weaves passion, folklore, and tragedy into timeless art. Celebrate his lyrical brilliance and enduring legacy as a literary icon of the 20th century. #FedericoGarciaLorca #Poetry

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"The speed at which you convert anger into compassion is a vital measuring stick for personal mastery." - Topher Pike Anger transformed into compassion elevates understanding and healing. Personal growth lies in how quickly we turn conflict into connection. #Compassion #dailyquote

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"Wool 2 Dye 4 stands tall against Trump tariffs, absorbing the 10% hike without raising yarn prices. Their commitment to supporting the fiberarts community during tough times is inspiring. Kudos to the Wool 2 Dye 4 team for putting customers first! #Resilience #knitsky #yarndying #knitting 🧶

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Hart Crane: the visionary poet who bridged modernity and myth with luminous, daring verse. 🌉 His work, rich in symbolic depth, captures the turbulent beauty of existence, leaving an indelible mark on American poetry. Celebrate his legacy of passion and innovation. #HartCrane #poetry

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"I don't have to chase extraordinary moments to find happiness—it's right in front of me if I'm paying attention and practicing gratitude." - Brene Brown Joy thrives in the everyday. Pause, notice, and let gratitude reveal it. #Gratitude #dailyquote

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A symbol of arrogance is assuming that anyone who disagrees with you is ignorant. Humility isn’t just about knowing the limits of your knowledge. It’s also about respecting others' knowledge. Dissenters aren't necessarily uninformed. Different views often stem from diverging values.

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Amy Lowell: the bold voice of Imagism, painting vivid pictures with her precise, evocative verse. 🌸 She broke boundaries, exploring themes of individuality and beauty in free-flowing lines that still resonate today. Celebrate the artistry of this pioneering poet! #AmyLowell #poetry

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"Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves." - James Matthew Barrie Kindness is contagious—it reflects back to those who give it. By brightening someone else's day, we inevitably warm our own. #SpreadSunshine #KindnessMatters #dailyquote

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Public health experts say adults who were born after 1957 and were vaccinated before 1968 should consider getting revaccinated for measles. If you're not sure of your immunity or vaccination status, there's no harm in getting a shot. #vaccination #measles #protectyourself

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Oscar Wilde: a poet of exquisite contradictions, who melded wit with wisdom and beauty with sorrow. ✨ His words linger, challenging and enchanting generations with their exploration of love, art, and the human condition. A timeless voice in the world of letters. #OscarWilde #Poetry

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"Ego says—Once everything falls into place, I'll feel inner peace. Spirit says—Find your inner peace, and then everything will fall into place." - Marianne Williamson Peace isn’t found in perfect conditions—it creates them. Cultivate calm, and clarity follows. #InnerPeace #dailyquote

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"Shabbat Shalom! 🌟 A time to pause, reflect, and reconnect. May your Shabbat be full of peace, gratitude, and harmony. Sending you warmth and joy as you embrace this sacred moment. #ShabbatShalom #RestAndRenewal"

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Emily Dickinson wove worlds within her quiet Amherst home, redefining the boundaries of poetry. 🌼 Her spare, electric lines on life, death, and eternity reshaped how we see the intimate and the infinite. A voice of singular influence, still whispering through the centuries. #EmilyDickinson #poetry

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"Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance." - Eckhart Tolle Gratitude isn't just a feeling—it's a practice. Start with the small joys and watch them grow into an abundant life. #GratitudeFoundation #AbundantLife #dailyquote

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I have this print by Colleen Rowland. I have searched but can find no information about the artist. Anyone know of this artist? #ColleenRowland #IndianRelicsI

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The Trump Tariffs are likely to negatively impact fiber enthusiasts with higher costs of yarn, quality needles, and other fiber goods. #TrumpTariffs #knitting #crochet #spinning #weaving #FiberArts

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Walt Whitman (1819-1892): the bard who sang of self, the cosmos, and the everyday heroism of humanity. 🌿 Leaves of Grass whispers of connection, embracing all. Celebrate his bold verse that transcends time and space. #WaltWhitman #Poetry #NationalPoetryMonth

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