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Selene & Eos
Matching souls of light, apart for so long, now perhaps found? I am Selene, moon, brightened by darkness surrounding I hope, pray … You are the dawn to bring light to me, my Eos
By Savannah K. Wilson2 years ago in Pride
Reasons Why a Gay Man Loves Baseball
A gay man who loves baseball? No way! Yes, it's true. There are gay people who love America's past time. Don't believe me? Search #gaybaseballfan and you'll see a plethora of photos of people like me showing love for our respective teams. Not only that, but they're fans of their respective teams. 29 out of the 30 MLB teams celebrate Pride Night at their ballparks. The only one who has yet to do this is my beloved Texas Rangers. I've talked about them being homophobic and not having a Pride Night in a story last year, which I'll link down below. More recently, I had to call out Los Angeles Dodgers player Clayton Kershaw for bigoted and homophobic comments he made in an interview back in 2023. I didn't hold back in putting him in his place. I'll also have a link to that story down below. Let's just say that I let him know about myself and why I'll never look at him the same way again.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 2 years ago in Pride
Exploring the Wonders of Indian Culture
Indian culture is one of the most colorful and dynamic cultures in the world. With a history that goes back thousands of years, it has been shaped by various civilizations, traditions, and beliefs. Imagine it as a beautiful mosaic, where every piece represents art, spirituality, festivals, and values that bring the past and present together.
By uday bijuram tale2 years ago in Pride
Storm Cat
Introduction Each time I go to Preston I try to visit Storm Cat. They provided inspiration for a Halloween poem of mine where their repurposed children's castle that you can see below.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in Pride
Forbidden love . AI-Generated.
The flickering gas lamp cast long, dancing shadows across the dusty tavern floor. Inside, laughter and the clatter of mugs mingled with the strumming of a lone guitar. But for Elara, the vibrant atmosphere was a cage. Her gaze was fixed on the doorway, her heart pounding a frantic rhythm against her ribs. He would come. He always did. Liam. A whirlwind of laughter, dark hair, and eyes that held the color of a stormy sea. A forbidden love, a whispered secret in the shadows of a town steeped in tradition. Elara, the blacksmith's daughter, and Liam, the son of the esteemed Lord Harrington, were two stars destined to never align. Their love story was a clandestine affair, born amidst stolen glances and whispered promises under the cloak of night. They met in the forbidden woods, a haven of whispering pines and dappled sunlight, where their souls found solace in each other's arms. But their happiness was a fragile butterfly, its wings constantly threatened by the icy gaze of societal disapproval. Lord Harrington, a man of rigid principles and unwavering social standing, would never condone such a union. Elara, with her calloused hands and the scent of iron clinging to her clothes, was beneath his notice. Tonight, however, fate seemed to conspire against them. A hushed voice broke the spell of their stolen moments. "Liam, your father awaits you in the study." Liam's face, usually alight with a mischievous grin, fell. He looked at Elara, his eyes filled with a desperate longing. "I must go," he whispered, his voice rough with emotion. "But I'll find you tomorrow. In the woods, as always." Elara nodded, her heart aching with a familiar ache. "Be careful," she breathed, her fingers tracing the lines on his face, memorizing every detail. Liam leaned down, his lips brushing hers in a fleeting, passionate kiss. The taste of ale and the scent of pine needles lingered on her tongue, a bittersweet reminder of their forbidden love. As he disappeared into the shadows, Elara felt a chilling dread creep into her bones. Something felt different tonight. A sense of impending doom hung heavy in the air, a dark shadow threatening to extinguish the fragile flame of their love. The next morning, the town was abuzz with whispers. Lord Harrington, his face grim and his eyes burning with fury, had announced Liam's betrothal to Lady Eleanor, the daughter of the Earl of Blackwood. A strategic alliance, a union that would solidify the Harrington family's standing in the social hierarchy. Elara, her heart shattering into a million pieces, wandered through the woods, the vibrant green of the leaves a cruel mockery of her despair. Liam's promise, their stolen haven, now felt like a cruel betrayal. Days turned into weeks, and the pain of loss gnawed at her. She found solace in the rhythmic pounding of the hammer against the anvil, the raw physicality of her work a welcome distraction from the torment in her heart. One evening, as the sun dipped below the horizon, casting long shadows across the blacksmith's forge, a figure emerged from the deepening twilight. It was Liam. His face was pale, his eyes haunted. "I… I couldn't do it," he confessed, his voice trembling. "I couldn't marry her. I love you, Elara. Always have, always will." Elara, her breath catching in her throat, stared at him, disbelief warring with a surge of joy. "But my father…" Liam began, his voice trailing off. "We'll find a way," Elara declared, her voice filled with a newfound strength. "We'll leave this town, Liam. We'll find a place where our love can finally bloom." Liam's eyes, once clouded with despair, now sparkled with hope. He took her hand, his touch sending a jolt of electricity through her veins. "Together," he vowed, "we'll defy them all." As they walked hand-in-hand into the deepening twilight, Elara knew that their journey would not be easy. They would face obstacles, endure hardships. But for the first time in what felt like an eternity, the future held not despair, but the promise of a love that would finally be free.
By D Jisero2 years ago in Pride
A Message to Clayton Kershaw
Many of my readers know that I love baseball, especially the Texas Rangers. In case you didn't know that, you do now. Spring Training is right around the corner and the MLB regular season is in our sights. However, in this story, I want to send a strong message to a player who needs a lesson in both humanity and compassion. The player I'm talking about is Clayton Kershaw. To all of you non-baseball fans who aren't familiar with who he is, he's a World Series champion and Cy Young Award winner. Back in 2023, he made disparaging and bigoted remarks regarding the Dodgers were having a promotion inviting The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence to Dodger Stadium during Pride Month. Because of this, I can no longer look at Clayton Kershaw the same way again. It's time that I read this man for the filth, because I have a lot of things to say to him. I could call him every name in the book, but it would make the points that I'm about to share absolutely meaningless. I'm not going to apologize for standing up for what I believe in or being honest. If I see someone being disrespectful towards a certain group of people, I'm not afraid to call them out on it. If I'm wrong for speaking up, then so be it. I'm not afraid to expose people for who they are.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 2 years ago in Pride
Unleash Your Home Gym Potential with a Half Power Rack: A Comprehensive Guide. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
Are you struggling to maximise your home gym setup without overcrowding your space? The solution might just lie in a piece of equipment that perfectly balances functionality and space efficiency: the half-power rack. In this blog, we'll explore the benefits, features, and comparisons of half-power racks and their versatile variations, helping you make an informed decision to elevate your fitness journey.
By MD SHOHAN SHEIKH2 years ago in Pride
Stealth Mode Deactivated. Top Story - January 2025.
I had a joke I was telling for a minute after the election. It's a joke that helped me cover the sense of impending doom being thrust upon us all by the media or well-meaning friends and family. A bit of humor to dissolve the fear and to animate hope.
By kp2 years ago in Pride
Meta Yields to the Right. Top Story - January 2025.
Meta CEO, Mark Zuckerberg recently announced META (Facebook, Instagram, and Threads) will no longer use fact checkers and rely on a community notes to report information. Zuckerberg announced the decision after meeting with President-elect Trump. However, what Zuckerberg did not announce was overturning protection for LGBTQ+ community, women, and BIPOC. In other words, META users will be able to attack these marginalized groups with no consequences. Since the announcement, many users on Threads have already begun looking for an alternative social media space, or deleting their accounts from all social media. However, it is vital we stay on these apps and continue to make our presence known in the META-verse.
By Iris Harris2 years ago in Pride
Ancestry, Addiction, and the American Dream: A Review of "On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous" by Ocean Vuong
Sometimes you pick up a book that is so deep, beautiful, and layered in meaning, the words, without saying, ask you to put them down for a moment, just to be sure you're ready for them. Ocean Vuong's debut novel, On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous demands us to feel. It isn't just Vuong's story, or the format of his novel in the shape of a letter to his mother who cannot read, that makes On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous impactful, though. Vuong's craft is so stunning, thought-provoking, and intentional that you cannot help but be suffocated by his words; in that mesmerizing asphyxiation is where we meet his narrator, Little Dog, and in his story, we are reminded of pieces of ourselves, or maybe a loved one, or perhaps the fragments of someone we might once have known. Ocean Vuong doesn't flinch and in doing so connects dots over decades to tell a story that is not just Little Dog's, but so much of North America's.
By sleepy drafts2 years ago in Pride
Meet Bill Nye: Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient Honored by Joe Biden
Bill Nye, affectionately known as "The Science Guy," has become a household name through his tireless efforts to educate the public about science and inspire curiosity. Recently, Nye achieved yet another milestone in his remarkable career—being awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Joe Biden.
By Sangita Nandi2 years ago in Pride
My Birthday 2024
______________________________________________ So today is my birthday.. Months have been leading up to this day. But I'm getting ahead of myself …
By ᔕᗩᗰ ᕼᗩᖇTY2 years ago in Pride