The idea to write an homage to Emma Lazarus' "The New Colossus" in the context of today has been on my mind for months. I finally articulated it in the poem "Our Exiled Mother of Exiles."

Roasted chili lime chick peas - new favorite snack! SO GOOD.

This is an opinion piece that I wrote. It's time that we start putting the pieces together. I tried to share this on Facebook, tried changing the name of it, tried taking the images off, tried several things - and FB wouldn't let me post it. That says something...

"Wisdom in the Weaving" I'm a writing machine these days. The material I'm reading for school has been very inspirational. More work schedule to publish tomorrow morning and Sunday morning as well! michelleried.substack.com

Inspired to create this image and little poem. Couldn’t get it out of my mind.

Don’t doomscroll. Collect your energy. Love yourself first to restore clarity and strength. Help your friends and neighbors. Reach out to your communities. This is how we take back our power. Don’t give it away to despair.

Blogging and talking to other writers has been an enjoyable, fulfilling, and rewarding experience. Best social media platform out there. Check it out for yourself!
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