It took some time to finally organize my thoughts into a cohesive narrative. It has been several weeks since I watched The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. When I finished the series, I immediately watched it again. And again and again. All of the thoughts and emotions surrounding Bucky Barnes, one half of the titularContinue reading “My Hero, Bucky Barnes”
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Working From Home
It’s 10 AM on a cloudy Wednesday morning in January. The curtains are open, letting hazy blue-grey light illuminate my bedroom. My essential oil diffuser is running at full speed, filling the room with the gentle aroma of white tea. I look to my left and see my laptop. I look to my right andContinue reading “Working From Home”
Why I Skipped One Week in December
When I started this blog, my goal was to post twice per week, every week. This was something I was able to do without fail for months until the week of December 7, 2020. It would be easier to say something huge and dramatic happened which prevented me from creating posts for that week, butContinue reading “Why I Skipped One Week in December”
A Message of Encouragement to Myself
Hi, I just wanted to start by saying that what you went through was not your fault. What he did was despicable, and reflects poorly on him and not you. You were an innocent child. I want you to know that what happened to you doesn’t make you damaged or broken. You are a survivor.Continue reading “A Message of Encouragement to Myself”
Art: A Universal Language, A Universal Healing
If art were not a universal language, would we as viewers and consumers of art experience such intense emotions that run the gambit from exuberance to despair? Running with the idea that art is a universal language that can overcome differences in cultures and languages, it is easy to see how art brings about evenContinue reading “Art: A Universal Language, A Universal Healing”
Thoughts of Amethyst 