A place to show my work
Due to their high oil content, pistachios are self-heating and can spontaneously combust as they decompose. It can happen under certain circumstances, such as when the nuts are packed too tightly and exposed to humid air or moisture. Indeed, this is true of pretty much any high oil nut.
There once was a girl with a curl,
Who danced with a swish and a twirl.
With the wind in her hair,
She showed off her flair,
And won every heart in the whirl!
The blood and livers of slain gladiators were considered tremendously valuable under the Roman Empire, as people used them to treat epilepsy.
“Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.” —Michael Jordan
“No one changes the world who isn’t obsessed.” —Billie Jean King
“A surplus of effort could overcome a deficit of confidence.” —Sonia Sotomayor
Wearing weary pants with a tired seam,
Carrying a burden, like a broken dream.
My spirit feels shattered, frayed and worn,
But still, I carry on, though I feel torn.
Groaners: World’s Best of Bad Jokes and Puns
Q: What is the worst vegetable to serve on a boat?
A: Leeks
In the quiet night,
A soft voice calls through the dark,
Secrets in the breeze.
In the depths of the ocean, the hue is so blue,
A tranquil reminder of skies that feel new.
Cobalt and azure blend in a view,
Embracing our senses with every soft hue.
There once was a stubborn old door,
That squeaked every time to the floor.
It refused to stay shut,
Even swung with a strut,
As if saying, “Come back for more.”
“People’s passion and desire for authenticity is strong.” —Constance Wu
Retract harsh words said
Detract not from love’s embrace
Subtract the anger
Replace with understanding
And watch our bond strengthen
The same literary agent represented children’s book authors Stan and Jan Berenstain (the Berenstain Bear Series) and On the Road author Jack Kerouac.
A deep embrace
Binding hearts together
Filling souls with endless joy
Eternal.
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