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Language and ritual aren’t missing pieces of identity. They are tools of agency. We shouldn’t just be fluent in grammar, but also in memory.

Teach each other. Love the language, the history, the culture.

"the maternal gift economy is a biological imperative. There is no meritocracy or earning of sustenance." - The Serviceberry

nothing is ever useless, and certainly is never lost.

to be a fantasist you must be willing to suspend your disbelief and be comfortable with the elusiveness of self. I was speaking specifically to relinquishing control of an identity fixation.

The logic is simple. Most people ask “Can I have a raise?” or “Can I get a free upgrade?” The framing of these questions allows room for a simple “No,” and when you’re asking for something wild (e.g., “Can I get into the VIP section with only a GA ticket?” ) the answer ought to be “No.” By reframing all your requests with “What will it take” you... See more

I find that people often believe they have a writing technique problem, when, actually, what they have is a sincerity problem. They think that writing is onerous, when, actually, they mean that writing as if they’re someone else is onerous.