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Downtown

Posted on December 2, 2020 by NB Gwen

“Downtown. Lights on buildings and everything that makes you wonder. And in that moment, I swear we were infinite.” ― Stephen Chbosky, The Perks of Being a Wallflower I’m feeling particularly nostalgic the last (very long) while. Listening to Downtown by Macklemore … Continue reading →

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Make It Bun Dem

Posted on June 19, 2015 by NB Gwen

I love this video. The song. I’m not sure why, but watching the teen bring rain and take out ‘the man’ is – hmmm – I think empowering is almost too strong a word, but it really makes me feel … Continue reading →

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Silver Linings

Posted on April 29, 2015 by NB Gwen

“Stars can’t shine without darkness” ― D.H. Sidebottom, Fragile Truths (Source: Goodreads). I love this quote. It’s the background on my tablet. What does that mean though? Well, for me – it basically means that without adversity, without problems, you … Continue reading →

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I am not a mistake

Posted on April 28, 2015 by NB Gwen

Yes, you guessed it…I am still sick. So is my little man. The prednisone seems to be trying to work, but it also seems like my sinuses have begun a revolution of their own. It makes it hard to sleep…or … Continue reading →

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Like A Girl

Posted on June 27, 2014 by NB Gwen

Dear Always, Thank you. I love this new campaign. It actually brought me to tears as I was that girl, many years ago, made to feel weak and inferior even though I was strong and every bit as good as … Continue reading →

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