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The Beauty of Tenacity
Writing is a tough profession. Sometimes writers have to deal with rejection. There is also a hidden bureaucracy associated with the publication world. Nevertheless, one of the saddest facts of life is that people could write, but they do not try at all. That is the main reason why, in terms of the act of…
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9 Art-Lit Mags Open for Subs THIS WEEK & MONTH (June 2025)
Are you an artist / author looking for a place to submit your work? Look no further – we’ve carefully curated a list of nine amazing ONLINE OPPORTUNITIES for you! All of these have deadlines throughout this month, from as soon as tomorrow until the 30th. Our team has compiled all the dates, details, and…
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The Purpose of Art, in Response to Oscar Wilde
Fay’s Christmas Painting, 1958John Altoon (American, 1925-1969) In The Picture of Dorian Gray, Oscar Wilde famously ends his preface with the line, “All art is quite useless.” At first glance, this may suggest that art has no place in practical life. After all, it’s food and water we survive on. But art is not about…
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Philosophical Political Climate in America
Painting by Duygu Yalman, 2009 – 70 x 60 cm Ever since its founding, America has been idealized as the “land of the free”, a notion which also resulted in the beautifully elusive “American Dream”. One of liberty, opportunity, freedom, is the dream that has been passed down through generations. Yet today, many Americans find…
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Telling the Bees – Bees Symbolism and Folklore
Bees are intelligent little insects, crucial for the environment and present in mythology, folklore, customs, and literature. Here we propose a recount of some interesting stories, traditions, and symbolism surrounding these little yellow and black insects. Telling the bees Among the many traditions of the world, one of the most interesting involves keeping the bees…
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Soundtracks: the invisible string between movies and their audience
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986) If someone asks you what movie comes to mind when you hear the songs listed below, what would it be? “My Heart Will Go On”, by Celine Dion. “Take My Breath Away”, by Berlin. “Eye of the Tiger”, by Survivor. “I Will Always Love You”, by Whitney Houston. “(I’ve Had)…
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A chronicle about ABBA, my mom and funny tricks of time
I was about ten years old when I watched Mamma Mia – The Movie for the first time and fell in love with ABBA’s music. Growing up with parents who love music and would listen to not only local artists, but the foreign ones as well, I was already somewhat familiar with the songs featured…
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“Poetry is a Lazy Attempt to Tell a Lifetime Story”: Nattie O’Sheggzy on Hate, Healing, and the Power of Words
“Poetry is one way of lending my voice to the unity of my country.“ Random Imaginations Poetry collection by Nattie O’Sheggzy Nattie O’Sheggzy as a poet finds inspiration in life’s complexities. He has published two poetry collections: Random Imaginations and Sounds of the Wooden Gong. He’s featured in Sandy River Review and Smoky Quartz. Read…
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