Pretty glad I’m done on Twitter. Used to have angst about it. Feel completely detached and at peace. This place feels Twitter-like. Just incredibly quiet right now.
Where are the writers, readers, artists? Please show yourselves. I need you. 💗
Where are the writers, readers, artists? Please show yourselves. I need you. 💗
07:06 PM - Apr 20, 2023
ESL teacher here, working with a little 8 year old who had to leave her 4 BFFs, grandparents & 2 cats behind in #Ukraine .
She talks a lot about things she saw, the anger at leaving her home (&cats). The fear.
…Let me just say: I hope if there is a Hell there’s a real special spot for Vladimir.
She talks a lot about things she saw, the anger at leaving her home (&cats). The fear.
…Let me just say: I hope if there is a Hell there’s a real special spot for Vladimir.
Komal S-P @Komalsp#Ukraine "It's not the damage 2 the school that I mourn," as she surveyed the damage, glass crunching under her feet. "It's the destruction of childhood." https://www.npr.org/2023/0...04:19 PM - May 01, 2023
05:46 PM - May 01, 2023
This is a pleasant short short story written by an honest to goodness old witch. Enjoy.
https://www.dailykos.com/s...
https://www.dailykos.com/s...
05:10 PM - May 01, 2023
LOVE THIS POINT #Spoutible #WritingCommunity #books "We might reconsider the current role of the HS #english classroom. Instead of simply preparing students 2comprehend informational texts, it could again become the setting where students encounter great literature." via Bulwark
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American Students Are Starving for Fiction and Poetry - The Bulwark
Several writers have recently called attention to the decline of literature in American schools. Nathan Heller’s much-circulated New Yorker article “The End of the English Major” examined the slow death of fiction and poetry in colleges and universities. In the New York Times, Pamela Paul responded ..
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10:20 PM - Apr 26, 2023
In response ManKillah Fruitface to their Spout
Forgiveness is subjective from person to person on both ends. Some things can't be forgiven & no one is owed someone else's forgiveness. Forgiving for misunderstandings and other petty issues can be cathartic and allow for more "happiness" but forgiveness and happiness are not mutually exclusive.
10:11 AM - Apr 29, 2023
In response to indie perfume lover.
Agree. Forgiving the unrepentant is just a recipe for more abuse. Also steps 2 and 3: get the fuck away from the abusers and their flying monkeys, and fully accept that you will never, ever, be "normal" but you will nonetheless be healed.
02:54 PM - Apr 29, 2023
In response ManKillah Fruitface to their Spout
Been fed that bs my whole life, too. Took me 'til my 60s to realize um yeah no, I *don't* have to forgive those who were supposed to love me but instead damaged me. *That's* what has *finally* set me free from my inner struggles and put me on a path to healing....
02:41 PM - Apr 29, 2023
If our friendship is dependent on me supporting your business, I don't want it.
Too often people don't want friendship, they just want someone they can use when they feel like it.
Too often people don't want friendship, they just want someone they can use when they feel like it.
08:53 PM - Apr 29, 2023
Don’t go back to what broke you.
Christopher Bouzy @cbouzyThis is the point I was making earlier. Some folks in the media will hype Bluesky as they did with Mastodon and Post News. It's troubling that certain individuals would suggest Bluesky knowing what happened under Jack's watch. Black, Brown, and LGBTQ+ users were harassed way before Elon took over.05:18 PM - Apr 27, 2023
09:24 PM - Apr 28, 2023
In case anyone needs a reminder (I know sometimes I do). #loveyourself #AsYouAre #YouAreThePrayer #selfcare #selflove #YouAreEnough poem by the amazing, illustrious Nayyirah Waheed
08:03 PM - Apr 26, 2023
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Am I a terrible person for rubbing my hands together with extreme glee whenever yet another story comes out about how he’s Fing it up?? I feel bad for my friends who loved it there pre-Elon. But honestly it’s been a cesspool for quite some time. I just think we can do better.#Twitter.
07:49 PM - Apr 26, 2023
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07:50 PM - Apr 25, 2023
“Korap and other Munduruku #Women took up the responsibility of defending their people. ... [T]hey orchestrated demonstrations, presented compelling evidence of environmental crime ... and vehemently opposed illicit agreements and incentives.”
#environment #IndigenousPeoples #Brazil
#environment #IndigenousPeoples #Brazil
06:27 PM - Apr 26, 2023
Over the mountain, over the sea/ Back where my heart is longing to be/ Please, let the light that shines on me/
Shine on the one I love
I see the moon, the moon sees me/ Down through the leaves of the old oak tree
#GoodnightSpoutible
Shine on the one I love
I see the moon, the moon sees me/ Down through the leaves of the old oak tree
#GoodnightSpoutible
10:21 PM - Apr 24, 2023
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07:41 PM - Apr 24, 2023
DONT BE LIKE THE GOP AND BAN BOOKS. Pick up a book today & celebrate #WorldBookDay knowledge is everything READ a book & learn about others in our world. Expand your knowledge & accept everyone is different. Don't force your beliefs on others' ACCEPT WE'RE ALL GODS CHILDREN
04:25 PM - Apr 23, 2023
11:06 AM - Apr 23, 2023
Happy #EarthDay . Our beautiful home…I hope we take better care of her soon. #EarthDay2023
05:03 PM - Apr 22, 2023
Dear new people. We're so glad you're here. Just a tip: we have people here who are sight impaired. Adding an alt tag to your images, including memes with text, helps them immensely. Be descriptive rather than terse. It takes time, but it's a good deed. Example below.
11:25 AM - Apr 22, 2023
Love this ❤️💫
V.Lane @vlanegilGrapes must be crushed to make wine09:22 PM - Feb 21, 2023
Diamonds form under pressure
Olives are pressed to release oil.
Whenever you feel crushed, under pressure, pressed, or in darkness, you’re in a powerful place of transformation and transmutation.
Trust the process.
🎨V.Lane
.#writerscommunity #artistsinspoutible
10:52 AM - Apr 21, 2023
Used to see blue checks on Twitter & go oh, this person has a check. They must be legit in some way. Maybe they’re a government official, a well-known or respected journalist/actor/writer/whatever of some sort.
Now I see them and go, oh man Elon has your financial data?! *cringe*
Now I see them and go, oh man Elon has your financial data?! *cringe*
05:57 AM - Apr 21, 2023
What does the normal %age mean? And what does it mean if you see problematic %?(I googled and couldn’t find an answer.) Is there an official guide to Spoutible? #newbie
09:17 PM - Apr 20, 2023