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Monthly Archives April 2008

And So Forth

For the last day of National Poetry Month, I have compiled some of my favorite poems—never before seen on this website!—that were either very lengthy, or couldn’t be showcased because there weren’t enough days in the month. I have only brushed the very tip of the iceberg—I haven’t even gotten to non-English poems—but I [...]

Posted 30 April 2008 † Amber Ying § art § culture § links § media ‡ Comments (6) ° Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , ,

I, Too, Sing America

In celebration of National Poetry Month, I will share a poem that I love every day. Enjoy.

I, too, sing America.
I am the darker brother.
They send me to eat in the kitchen
When company comes,
But I laugh,
And eat well,
And grow strong.
Tomorrow,
I’ll be at the table
When company comes.
Nobody’ll dare
Say to me,
“Eat in the kitchen,”
Then.
Besides,
They’ll see how beautiful [...]

Posted 29 April 2008 † Amber Ying § activism § art § culture § links ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: , , , , , , , ,

Breathe In, Breathe Out

Right before finals, my schedule exploded.
I need to write a formal job description that is due on May 1st. (My father just showed me what one looks like, and I balked.) Missed today’s class but picked up my project. (Got my first perfect grade in a very long time.) Need to [...]

Posted 28 April 2008 † Amber Ying § academia § personal ‡ Comments (1) ° Tagged: , , ,

Mycrophone

In celebration of National Poetry Month, I will share a poem that I love every day. Enjoy.

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MikeMcGee.net
Mike McGee’s LiveJournal

Posted 28 April 2008 † Amber Ying § art § links ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: , , , , , ,

Brand Whore

In celebration of National Poetry Month, I will share a poem that I love every day. Enjoy.

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Suicide Kings
Suicide Kings on MySpace

Posted 27 April 2008 † Amber Ying § art § culture § links ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: , , , , , , ,

I Use a Dark Brown Mixed with Violet

Finals begin this week. During my free time, I began to pack and move my things back home. Among those things are my daily makeup bag and all my brushes. Most days I go without makeup, so I thought that I wouldn’t need my makeup bag anymore. Except I forgot that [...]

Posted 26 April 2008 † Amber Ying § beauty § personal ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: , , , , , ,

On a Certain Lady at Court

In celebration of National Poetry Month, I will share a poem that I love every day. Enjoy.

I know a thing that’s most uncommon;
(Envy, be silent and attend!)
I know a reasonable woman,
Handsome and witty, yet a friend.
Not warp’d by passion, awed by rumour;
Not grave through pride, nor gay through folly;
An equal mixture of good-humour
And sensible [...]

Posted 26 April 2008 † Amber Ying § art § funnies § links ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: , , , , , ,

Friday Leftovers

Reagan-era defense expert to House: Allow gays to serve openly in the military. Dr. Lawrence J. Korb, who served as Secretary of Defense under Reagan, advises the House to dispose of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” because the policy contributes to PTSD and suicide among the troops.
How can chromosome numbers change? Different species have different amounts [...]

Posted 25 April 2008 † Amber Ying § activism § culture § links § news § politics § science ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

150 mg of Hope

After years of denying medication, finally I got a prescription.  All those times when I told friends to see therapists, to speak up for themselves, or to get some help didn’t apply to my life.  After all, who listens to her own advice?  Wise people do, not me.
She asked many questions to determine what type of [...]

Posted 25 April 2008 † Amber Ying § health § personal § pictures ‡ Comments (2) ° Tagged: , , , , , , ,

Like Totally Whatever

In celebration of National Poetry Month, I will share a poem that I love every day. Enjoy.

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TaylorMali.com
Taylor Mali on YouTube

Posted 25 April 2008 † Amber Ying § activism § art § culture § funnies § links § media ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: , , , , ,