#poetrymatters #reindeer #wintergames2024 #xmaschacha

#christmascheer #cheer #wintergames2024 #xmaschacha

Wow. These poems were fascinating. I want to pull out a notebook and a dictionary and really dig into some of them. An excellent reading experience.

I went to a wreath-making event with some friends from work last night. Mine turned out a little wonky, and there isn't a discernable hole, but it still looks ok above the fireplace!

#holidaycraft #wintergames2024 #xmaschacha

+15 for the craft, +5 for the post

#christmascheer #firewood #wintergames2024 #xmaschacha

#poetrymatters #peace #wintergames2024 #xmaschacha

#christmascheer #tree #wintergames2024 #xmaschacha

#poetrymatters #package #wintergames2024 #xmaschacha

I'm still processing this one, but damn, Baldwin is just a breathtaking writer. 🤌🏻

#poetrymatters #ornaments #wintergames2024 #xmaschacha

#christmascheer #wreath #wintergames2024 #xmaschacha

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 (4.25/5)

💛 Hauntingly beautiful, poetic writing
💛 Intriguing studies of isolation, identity, and alienation
💛 Some of the stories had a dystopian, “Twilight Zone“ kind of vibe that I dug
💛 Definitely one to come back to - additional readings will enhance the experience

From #mounttbr

#xmaschacha #wintergames2024 #doublespin

This was a lovely read. Just the mood I needed.

#queerbc #wintergames2024 #xmaschacha

I did not intend for this to be my non-fiction #chunkster for the year, but that's what it became. I'm glad I read it, but damn it was a slog to work through.

#xmaschacha #wintergames2024

#christmascheer #bowsandribbons #wintergames2024 #xmaschacha

#poetrymatters #mistletoe ##wintergames2024 #xmaschacha

#wintergames2024 check-in: 675 points for #xmaschacha

The second half of the month will be better. 🥰

#poetrymatters #gingerbread #wintergames2024 #xmaschacha

#christmascheer #candycane #wintergames2024 #xmaschacha

#christmascheer #gift

#poetrymatters #gift

I use Tidal, not Spotify, so I don't get the fancy year end stats. But I do get monthly and yearly most listened playlists. These are my most listened tracks in January, then in November. 😂 It's fine. Everything's fine. So how did your year go? 😂🫠

#tuesdaytunes

#christmascheer #festive

#poetrymatters #garland

“We can never let words be silenced. We can never let words be taken away from us. We can never let people, because they don't like what we're saying, shut us up. Words are the most important things that human beings have. And no matter what the situation, we must always remember to use them.“

Rest in Power, Nikki Giovanni 💓💓💓

#poetrymatters

I have #wintergames points questions:
1. Can you count hours read for buddy reads, even if they aren't specifically readathons? Like the buddy read for #queerbc, for instance?
2. Do my #christmascheer and #poetrymatters posts count for points?

#xmaschacha

#poetrymatters #fireplace

#christmascheer #santa

Here is my overly ambitious TBR for December. We are spending a week at my in-law's place, so perhaps I'll get more reading done than usual. This will also be my #bookspinbingo board for the month.

#wintergames2024 #xmaschacha #earlybirdpoints

#poetrymatters #vixen

#daysdevotedto #conversation

Here's a little this or that board for #wintergames2024! Play if you feel like it! Here's mine:

❄️ Play, then fire 😉
❄️ It's a big family gathering this year
❄️ It's also a travel year
❄️ This year I'm hoping for a little of both
❄️ I'm feeling the dark reads right meow
❄️ Crafts! 🤩

#wintergames2024 #xmaschacha #christmaschapterchasers #earlybirdpoints

#daysdevotedto #cake

#poetrymatters #vivid

#daysdevotedto #soup

#poetrymatters #vivacious

I think I'm done reading books by white cis-het men.

#daysdevotedto #absurdity

#poetrymatters #visible

#poetrymatters #visceral

I just adore Julia Alvarez's writing. This is the story of a family with 4 daughters that immigrates to the United States from the Dominican Republic. The story starts in 1989 and moves backwards in time. The opposition of 2 different cultures, as well as 2 different generations, allowed Alvarez to explore many themes, including the meaning of language, cultural identity, and gender roles. What a great book.

A quick read about family secrets, loneliness, and grief. I liked the way the story unfolded, and felt for all of the characters. The emotional power was undeniable.

#queerbc

What a great exploration of feminism, intersectionality, and pop culture. At times, I wish she would have explored some topics just a little deeper, but overall this was both entertaining and informative. If you're just beginning your anti-racism journey, this is a good start.

#poetrymatters #virus

#daysdevotedto #princess

#poetrymatters #viral

#daysdevotedto #philanthropy

#daysdevotedto #inspiration

#poetrymatters #viper

#daysdevotedto #kindness