Relationships

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In Conversation with John Donne and FKA twigs: Rediscovering the Potential for Modern Love

Out of all the creative minds I could have selected to illuminate the essence of love, I had to choose the metaphysical poet, John Donne, and contemporary singer, songwriter, producer, and performer, FKA twigs.

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Orange Juice

she’s ripe, holding her / pieces together / by tearable strings & / bruisable skin

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Grace Traxler, the Library Fairy

All that appeared in front of me was a leather-bound book

small cat

a patchwork of unconditional love

in Lindsey’s words

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Ella Powell Writes the Way She Dresses

Uniquely Ella

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Jackie’s Journey

A roadmap through the challenges of university life

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Pieces of Cassie Baked to Imperfection

Cassie Dances in Silence

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Love Letters?

when I was in middle school, my friends called me “the one that’s on the floor” because at sleepovers, they shared the bed and made me sleep on the floor (go ahead, laugh).

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A Playlist for Mountains and Memories

I have created a playlist inspired by my many memories growing up in California with two crazy but caring sisters, my loving mom, and my silly, musical dad.

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My Parents, My Self: An Origin Story

As the oldest of three kids, I was also my parents’ first child, making my origin story their origin as parents.