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Book Riot Podcast: A Review
There are some areas of interest in which TV, radio, and the internet don't cover at all or do so in such a scattered and unfocused way that their coverage offers little or no value. Podcasting happens to excel as a resource for readers searching for that erotic romance, mind-bending thriller, confounding mystery, or illuminating non-fiction.
Frank RacioppiPublished about a year ago in GeeksOral Tradition: The Artistry Missing from English 101
In days past, much of a child's ethos development began with the bedtime stories told by their mother and father or other community members. However, most of our modern exposure to stories comes not from our elders but from media such as movies and television. In-person storytelling mostly only happens at the theater (with an honorable mention for those times when Mom has an extra glass of wine and starts talking about her college days).
Shea DunlopPublished about a year ago in EducationAI vs Artists
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been around for a few years. However, recent technologies, such as DALL-E 2, Midjourney, and Artbreeder, have allowed even the most inexperienced artists to produce intricate, abstract, or lifelike pieces by merely entering a few words into a text box. Art is no longer confined by skill but by one's imagination, and the ability to play with words is the limit.
Cats > Dogs
Greetings! Shoutout to my 16 followers. You guys are some real G’s and are greatly appreciated. Oh, and if you want anything from the gas station just let me know. It’s on me.
Please Remember
Introduction Many of our Vocal friends are going through hard times for one reason or another. Please don't forget them, they are still part of our community and they will come back to share their creations with us and we will be so happy to welcome them back with open arms.
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished about a year ago in PoetsDestined Piano Instructor
Have you ever ran away from life’s destined path? Wondered why something keeps coming back over and over again? This has happened to me and why I ended up with this career today.
Stina JourneyPublished about a year ago in Motivation100 Board Games in 2023
I've loved games my entire life - Trivial Pursuit, Scrabble, Monopoly, Clue ... the games my parents grew up with. So, naturally, they were tired of playing them by the time I was born.
Katie KieslingPublished about a year ago in GamersSpiderweb of Lights
In a dream, I think I saw you, in a spiderweb of lights across the sky - and as I swept the pieces of my broken spirit,
At A Time
It's been a long time since I've seen a Christmas tree in my living room. Small, with plastic firs poking at odd ends, my thrift-store Christmas tree glows with pride in the centre of my one-bedroom apartment. Small lights twinkle from its base to its top, and every second-hand ornament smiles with untold stories.
sleepy draftsPublished about a year ago in FictionBehind Closed Doors
Sparks were flying Hormones were raging Stolen glances Seductive smiles Flirting tongues Sensual touches Beasts awoke hungrily
Dharrsheena Raja SegarranPublished about a year ago in PoetsThe Tissue
I am perfect, clean, unblemished Fresh and folded, ready-to-serve I wait, with my brethren Filled with purpose, For the moment when I can
Bryan BuffkinPublished about a year ago in PoetsTwo For One Election Special
“It is true that power corrupts. The hope at the polling stations and the actions of the elected representatives, unfortunately, often turn to be opposite. The power of ballot turns into the power of wallet. Some law-makers become law-breakers.” - Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj
Carl J. PetersenPublished about a year ago in The SwampAll of the Books I Read in 2022
2022 was a good year in books. If you read my article last year (2021 Reading Wrap-up) then you already know that I've been creating my own book challenge for over five years now.
Lauren Writes AustenPublished about a year ago in HumansThe Second Helping
I don’t lack conviction so much as confidence as to what is the right course. Daily paralyzed by the age-old question,
Bernadette JohnsonPublished about a year ago in Poets- Created with: WW
Forty is the New Twenty
For my entire adult life I struggled with my weight, even more so after giving birth to my four beautiful children. I lost myself in motherhood, making everyone a priority but myself. I have always been the one to make sure everyone else was always taken care of. I hid from countless photo ops and avoided having my picture taken at all costs. Looking back, I should’ve never done that and wish I could take it back. If you’ve ever struggled with self-confidence and body image, I’m sure you’d understand.
Elaine ClarkePublished about a year ago in Longevity Don't Let me Fall
Laying low in the shadows... I staggered while trying to walk through the Darkness... My Anxiety turned into fear, And I Became someone else...
HandsomelouiiThePoet (Lonzo ward)Published about a year ago in PoetsThe Top 10 Movies of 2022
Best of 2022 I loved this year. I saw my new favorite movie of all time, we will get to that, but really, I have at least 25 movies that I could happily talk about for the rest of my life with fellow film lovers. 25 movies I saw this year I rated as 4.5 or 5 stars on Letterboxd. I may have done that before but honestly, it felt fresh this year. It feels fresh and new as I talk about it. I struggled hard with this list. I really wanted each of my Top 25 movies to be part of my Top 10 so I could write about them again. Nothing is stopping me from writing about them again, but I need a little restriction for this list.
Sean PatrickPublished about a year ago in Geeks- First Place in Blue Haiku Challenge
Heaven's Curtain
Heaven's drape drawn closed Through twinkling windows, you're there Swinging on the moon
Cathy holmesPublished about a year ago in Poets - Second Place in Blue Haiku Challenge
You Used to Like Kissing Me
Blue Converse hanging from telephone wires. We used them as mistletoe.
Your New Year Already Sucks
It’s my most favorite time of the year. And, no, I am not referring to Christmas, even though it just passed. The beginning of a new year is ripe with memes of failure. If you follow any of the popular success coaches or influential promoters of how to obtain wealth, you will know that failure is a key component of success. Because failure is not the opposite of success. Failure is good, great even. However, it’s only beneficial if you learn from it. Apply it. Adapt and revise. After all, doing the same thing over and over expecting different result is the definition of insanity. While I am not a big proponent of “New Year’s Resolutions,” I do thoroughly believe in having goals and direction.
Stephanie J. BradberryPublished about a year ago in Lifehack