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Jazzing forever and a day
When I have a bad day, I don’t need drugs, I don’t need alcohol. I NEED JAZZ! Jazz is a type of music that can teleport you from one dimension to another. Freud describes in his experiments that if a person can get lost in music, you can’t break that person. That person will always get back up. I’m glad I’m that person. That no matter what I’m going through, I can turn on Dexter Gordon and get lost with him in another world, while he is plays his saxophone. Jazzing. The world was better in the 40s when everyone understood how to jazz. I’ll forever and ever love big bands!!!!!! May bad day never break me and my god keep jazz always around me. Amen
By Kallie Venturini ❤️17 days ago in Poets
7 Books Everyone Ends Up Loving. AI-Generated.
In a world flooded with new releases, bestsellers, and fleeting trends, some books have a magical way of resonating universally. Books have the power to shape our thinking, inspire empathy, and challenge the way we view the world. But among thousands of options, which ones truly capture hearts across generations? Below is a list of 7 books everyone ends up loving.
By Diana Meresc17 days ago in BookClub
Broken Penguin
Introduction Penguins are often seen as happy, playful birds living together in cold places. But not all penguins live an easy life. Some are injured, lost, or separated from their families. These are often called broken penguins—not because they are weak, but because they are hurt by nature, climate change, or human actions. Their stories teach us about survival, pain, and hope.
By shaoor afridi17 days ago in Earth
7 Books You’ll Want to Read Again Immediately. AI-Generated.
In a world overflowing with stories, few books leave such an indelible mark that we find ourselves flipping back to the first pages almost instinctively. These are the books that resonate long after the last chapter, that make us pause, reflect, and even revisit them to uncover layers we missed the first time. Re-reading is not just nostalgia—it’s a journey of deeper understanding, emotional growth, and renewed perspective. Below is a list of 7 books you’ll want to read again immediately.
By Diana Meresc17 days ago in BookClub
How My Body Responded When the Space Stopped Pushing Me
I did not notice the change right away. That was the first thing that surprised me. When the space around me stopped pushing my body, there was no dramatic moment of relief. No sudden calm. No instant sense of comfort. Instead, there was something quieter.
By illumipure17 days ago in Journal
Unusual Names To Go In Writing Fiction
Anne Bernays and Pamela Painter — What If? Writing Exercise for Fiction Writers prompts The Exercise — In your notebook, keep a list of unusual names for potential characters. In fact, every writer should have a collection of old yearbooks, benefit programs, phonebooks, and so forth to browse through when he needs to name a character. And don't stop there. Keep lists for things you might need to name sometime in a story. Remember that tone is important, so when naming the list below of things choose an earnest name and a farcical one. Name the following things. Imagine stories they might go in. The Objective - To loosen up your imagination by naming things you wouldn't ordinarily have to name - never mind "own."
By Denise E Lindquist17 days ago in Writers
Stroke Victim Unable to Call Emergency Services as BT Cuts Landline
In a shocking incident that highlights the vulnerability of the elderly and disabled, a stroke victim was unable to dial 999 when an emergency struck due to their BT landline being disconnected. The incident has sparked widespread concern over the impact of telecommunications policies on public safety, particularly for those who rely on traditional landline services.
By Ayesha Lashari17 days ago in The Swamp
Exclusive: Trump Says Hamas Helped Find Last Hostage, Now Must Disarm. AI-Generated.
In a statement that has quickly made international headlines, former U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Hamas helped locate the remains of the final Israeli hostage, calling the moment a turning point in the long-running Gaza conflict. But Trump didn’t stop there. According to him, this cooperation comes with a condition — Hamas must now disarm.
By Aqib Hussain17 days ago in The Swamp
