A writer from the Midwest diligently honing my craft that the brevity of poetry and flash fiction writing allows me in between misadventures in motherhood and pockets of television binge-watching sessions all while curating creativity. I currently hold a B.A. in Journalism & Mass Communications.
Some say life is a many splendored thing, or is it a many splintered thing? Whichever the phrase we all know that
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“They say the blacker the berry the sweeter the juice, I say the darker the skin then the deeper the roots.” Roots are what ground us all to this earth. Sometimes the roots get tangled and sometimes the roots get
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NaNoWriMo (aka National Novel Writing Month) finally ended over the weekend and I can regain some normalcy and get back into my usual routine. I have been participating in this event for
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NAME: Randa Haddadin
CREATIVE MEDIUM: Painting / Illustration
STYLE / TYPE: Body art
TOOLS: Ballpoint pen
WHY I’M INSPIRED: Randa makes using the human body as a surface to convey her artistic expression look effortless.
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Illegal Tinder was based off of some subject matter I was briefly introduced to while watching an HBO documentary entitled Love Crimes of Kabul based on imprisoned women awaiting trial for what
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Thankfulness is the beginning of gratitude. Gratitude is the completion of thankfulness. Thankfulness may consist merely of words. Gratitude is shown in acts. —– Henri Frederic Amiel
MoreLearn to light a candle in the darkest moments of someone’s life. Be the light that helps others see; it is what gives life it’s deepest significance. —– Roy T Bennett
MoreWealth isn’t always measured in dollar signs. We each have time, talent and creativity, all of which can be powerful forces for positive change. Share your blessings in whatever form they come
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There’s an age-old adage (try saying that 3x fast) that is mentioned by every writer and found in every book about writing that profusely advises every writer to… “write what you know.”
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Here are a select few artists that I personally enjoy paying tribute to that endearing little mouse
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Among the things you can give and still keep are your word, a smile, and a grateful heart. —– Zig Ziglar
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NAME: Zard Apuya
CREATIVE MEDIUM: Customized toys
STYLE / TYPE: Pop art
TOOLS: Vinyl Dunnies
SERIES: Fast food
WHY I’M INSPIRED: Zard took something he was good at (art) and something he loved to do (eat) and
