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Her Hair is Red & Staticky
If Harold can have a purple crayon, So can I! My imagination is big! *** And I’m a wonderful artist. The scribbles you see,
By KA Stefana 24 days ago in Poets
The Paper that Folds and then Unfolds
The monster fold a... a paper "toad" a gulp a croak a ribbit a ribbit a ribbit a ribbit a ribbit a brum a brum a brum a brum a brum
By K.A. Smith24 days ago in Poets
A Guide to Choosing Melbourne’s Best Steak Restaurants. AI-Generated.
Melbourne has always been a food city and its love for a good steak is part of that identity. From old school steakhouses that have been around for decades to modern grills doing their own take on classic cuts, the city knows how to treat quality beef. If you’re on the hunt for the best steak in Melbourne, the challenge usually isn’t finding options, but choosing the right one.
By Paul Sera24 days ago in 01
Past and Future Changing
New info reshapes… The Dinosaurs had feathers!! 🪶 Now how can we cope?
By Gabriel Shames24 days ago in Poets
Meandering
Did you dream? The cosmic touch of madness must have found you at some point, slipped into your bedroom, and pried open your thoughts in search of that cream-filled center of your soul. You must remember that electric touch. The thing that jolted through you.
By Silver Daux24 days ago in Fiction
What Makes Hervey Bay’s Property Market Stand Out. AI-Generated.
Hervey Bay has become one of Queensland’s most talked-about coastal markets, and it’s not hard to understand why. You get the relaxed seaside lifestyle that people dream about, paired with pricing that still offers real value compared to other coastal hubs. Whether you're thinking about relocating, investing, or simply exploring what’s out there, the Hervey Bay real estate market is worth more than a passing glance.
By Paul Sera24 days ago in 01
midnight session
midnight session legs wrapped in yours nobody’s business nobody has to know midnight session all we’ll ever be no need to hold hands
By Gail Fredricks24 days ago in Poets
The Price of Depredation:
By a Black woman who reads the fine print I. The Myth of the “Value” Price We are told, over and over, that a “low price” is a kindness to the consumer. An act of corporate generosity. In reality, it is an accounting trick. The price tag is not a measure of efficiency; it is a map of who is allowed to be harmed. When a big-box retailer sells something below the cost of sustainable production, the discount does not appear by magic. It is pulled from the bodies of workers in the Global South, from the health of Black and brown communities at home, and from the erosion of wages for everyone else. The world pays the difference—with toxic water, children who grow up too fast, and neighborhoods stripped of local businesses.
By Aja Truth24 days ago in Families
When Schools Teach Ideology Instead of Readiness
Walk into too many American classrooms today, and you’ll see a confusion of priorities. Educators spend endless hours debating cultural sensitivity protocols, negotiating religious accommodations, or redesigning lessons to meet ideological checklists. Meanwhile, reading scores drop, math proficiency lags, and graduates leave school unable to compose a coherent business email, balance a spreadsheet, or show up to work prepared.
By Aja Truth24 days ago in Families
Custom Design vs Standard Configuration: Differences in 100 TPH Stone Crusher Plant Price
When investors evaluate a 100 tph stone crusher plant price, one of the most important decisions is whether to choose a standard configuration or request a fully customized design. Although both options may deliver the same nominal production capacity, their technical structure, long-term operating efficiency, and total investment level can differ significantly.
By Andamine24 days ago in 01
The Caliche Curator
The myth says I hide in the dark, but there is no dark in the high desert—only the long, cruel reach of a sun that wants to bleach the world white.
By Leslie L. Stevens Writer | Marfa, Texas24 days ago in Fiction
Key Capabilities Asphalt Plant Suppliers Must Show for Portable Asphalt Batch Plants
When considering a portable asphalt batch plant for remote road construction projects, it's crucial for asphalt plant suppliers to demonstrate specific capabilities. These include robust technical support, efficient logistics management, and adaptability to diverse site conditions. By assessing these factors, contractors can ensure that they select suppliers capable of addressing the unique challenges of remote locations effectively.
By Macroad Asphalt Plant24 days ago in 01