Welcome to Litsy!

don‘t neglect such an
important food group — reading
books is food for thought. 📚

#haikuhive #haikuaday #poetry #bibliophile

In these stories of the apocalypse, happy endings are possible. That doesn‘t mean that people haven‘t died, or that horrible things haven‘t been done. But what it does mean is that those humans who populate the world and maybe the world itself are different, better, even, because of what has been endured. It means that in the great battle between life and death, the only war that matters, we continue to choose life, life in all its ⬇️

Rounding out my #bannedbooksweek reading with this illustrated overview of Palestinian history and culture. There‘s a lot of great info here, in bite sized pieces, from geography to cultural symbols, food, arts, history, and well-known poets, authors, and journalists. It‘s a really important book that showcases the rich history and culture of a people being othered and erased.

On the dawn of September 16, 1810, a priest named Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla rang the church bell in Dolores and shouted the words that would change history: “¡Viva México!”

💚 September 16 is not just a holiday.
🤍It is proof that nations are built by ordinary people with extraordinary bravery.
❤️ It is a reminder that Mexico‘s spirit cannot be conquered.

#VivaMexico

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.25

An American history of cult ideology: legitimate cults, fringe groups, and general things that make you go “hmmmm.” An oddly fun, and truly riveting read. If you know me well, you‘re familiar with my fascination with human behavior. Definitely recommend!

#firstlinefridays