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Growing up in cities Chocolate and Crescent, I thought I understood. I was wrong. With fiery truth you’ve taught me about the work I still have to do.

Go deeper on privilege and see what white privilege looks like

Browse Pluralsingular’s illustrations

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I will miss you amazing people! Thinking of you all, please let me know if I can do anything to be helpful. 

Delve into how being helpful can make you happier and more productive

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You’re the most delightful people, it’s been wonderful to know you. All the things you do, large and small, mean so much. I am full of sadness as you deserve so much more. My hope is that all your pastures end up greener and not just because of constant rain! My very best…

The idiom “greener pastures” has its roots in Ovid’s Ars Amatoria / Art of Love: “Fertilior seges est alienis semper in agris / the harvest is always richer in another’s fields.”  [Book 1, Part IX, line 349]

Read the full text online of this witty collection of mock-didactic elegiac poetry at Poetry In Translation or download an ePub at the Gutenberg Project.

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While it feels like drowning now, we’re all strong swimmers. Once this tempest passes, I hope we wash up on the same sunny shores.

Explore the deeper meaning of the Death card in Tarot

Marvel at Phantastique’s mystical illustrations

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I got a chance to hang out with some Dublin folks when I was in Berlin. Everyone I met was kind, brilliant and had BIG HEARTS. Please stop by in Seattle if you’re in the area. Lots of love, hugs from across the pond ❤️

Explore the connections between the Emerald Isle and the Emerald City

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Reading your work gave me the courage to take the leap myself.

Thank you ❤️

Read Ha Jin’s beautiful poem of perseverance

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I’ve never met you but I know you’re kind, intelligent, empathetic, and just amazing human beings overall. I know the next chapter for you will turn out well, even if the short term seems rocky. You will be missed, but I’m excited to see what your next adventure is. Good luck and know everyone in Seattle is rooting for you! Thinking of all of you! Please reach out if you need anything. Sending good vibes to all of you.

Read more about the fascinating history of the phrase “good vibes.”

Visit beautiful places in Chait Goli’s photographs.

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There once were some people from Dublin…
Who were never accused of fumblin’…
A project or goal…
No the whole show they stole…
And our esteem for them keeps doublin’

Enjoy a bit of craic about the origin of limericks

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We dance even if there’s no radio. We drink at funerals. We talk too much & laugh too loud & live too large.

Chris Rose

It makes me so happy to see someone else bringing New Orleans wherever they go.

Contemplate the complicated history of blackface in the parade of New Orleans’ Zulu krewe

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This week two people told me “you’re so good at boundaries. I need to learn from you.” The voice in my head said “that… is not possible” and then I realized that I am good at boundaries (finally!) because you taught me how.

Learn about strong personal boundaries

Dive into Captain Awkward’s compassionate advice on enforcing your boundaries

Be enchanted by Arlie Opal’s illustrations

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You’re all part of the family and are not alone. If there is anything I can do to help with your transitions to the next chapter please let me know. Thinking of you all x 

Learn more about psychological safety in the workplace and how it creates a culture of interpersonal support.

Explore the photography of Michal Jarmoluk

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Sub rosa goddess of fiber art, thank you for awakening me to eleganza extravaganza.

Because of you, my life is much more sassy and sparkly.

Dive into the world of drag culture

Be charmed by more of Laura May Perkins’ illustrations

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