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A few months ago, I was invited to participate in a read-a-thon called, “Words as Lifelines” to raise funds for three families in Gaza. I agreed and will be reading alongside Nicole Chung and Matth…| K E Garland
Everything is energy. Science tells us that much. It’s the reason you lose weight when you exercise and gain weight when you eat too much: it’s an energy exchange. …| K E Garland
*woo-woo warning: this is a metaphysical conversation, and it’s a little longer than normal. “…and do it with joy!” my mother used to add whenever I’d crumple up my face and…| K E Garland
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I sat in the lobby, waiting for my friend. Two colorful beach chairs beside me. One cooler, large enough to hold fourteen cans, sat nearby. My black-and-white swimsuit peeked through my white coverup. “Going to the beach?” she said. My former life flashed before me, the one where I would have said, how’d you guess … Continue reading Sunday Shorts: The Beach Lecturer| K E Garland
Disclaimer: These thoughts are a combination of recent experiences, observations, and conversations. Please do not take it personally if you see your reflection. The other day, I was listening to my favorite podcast, Hidden Brain. The episode’s artwork—an elderly Black woman—was obviously AI. Her gray tresses too perfectly wisped in the wind; the creases on … Continue reading Monday Notes: When AI Takes Control, Don’t Blame the “Tech Bros.” Blame Ourselves.| K E Garland
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Here we are, fraught with worry, wondering how we arrived in this wild simulation. I know it’s easy to either ignore what’s going on altogether or to be so consumed with daily occurrences that you …| K E Garland
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Hey everyone! I’m very excited to share that I, along with Yecheilyah, a friend of mine (and WordPress blogger) will be presenting a workshop focused on how to self-publish. This workshop is separa…| K E Garland
I have been studying astrology and using it in my life way before Gen Z normalized it, way before knowing your Big 3 became common knowledge, and way, way before astrology apps and social media ree…| K E Garland
Life has definitely been moving forward for me. And this is how I like it. In the past, I stayed busy to avoid emotions. In a healthier state, I’m more discerning about what I want to do and why. H…| K E Garland
The vernal equinox occurred on March 20th. Scientifically, it’s how we know it is spring in the Northern Hemisphere and fall in the Southern Hemisphere. It is also when the length of day and night …| K E Garland
“Part of the work of joy, the essence of play, is to learn how to surrender to the moment. To be present.” Tracey Michae’l Lewis-Giggetts, Black Joy Play Book| K E Garland
keg, You’ve been through so much in your early years, which shaped how you functioned in young adulthood. I’m glad you’ve finally understood that these are all malleable versions …| K E Garland
How y’all doing? I’m good, considering the chaotic cluster-phk that has culminated in this country. I’m working on a few things that are taking more time to cook than this microwave culture will al…| K E Garland
i hope all your problems are solved if immigrants are mass deportedi hope you return to one-dollar-and-fifty-cent eggs when47 is in officei hope all your marginalized children are better instructed…| K E Garland
If a non-adoptee thinks not belonging is like dying, then how might an adoptee feel? In my case, I suspected my adoptive family was the only unit I had and could count on. If I lost them, then I ha…| K E Garland
To date, I believe this to be one of the top 3 essays I’ve written. I like to practice different writing styles, and this one is called a braided or woven essay. A braided essay is where you …| K E Garland
