Time Capsule #22: weird thrifting dreams

and moldy growth? idk if that attracts you to read this :')

Sep 04, 2023

Welcome to my Time Capsule project, where I save and reshare old pieces of writing, art and other creations. The purpose behind this project is so that created pieces don’t live and die by the algorithm, without forcing creators to be on the hamster wheel of creation.

Hi, I’m Lucy Dan (she/her) and Happy Labour Day! I imagine Back To School is a hectic time for a lot of people, and nothing different for others who aren’t going back to school or aren’t supporting someone going back to school. This year, I transitioned from the first group of people (going back to school) to the second. I saw the ‘back to school’ signs and thought, heck, it’s THAT TIME OH NO! And then I realized, it no longer applies to me. School semester scheduling can no longer hurt me. AND, it doesn’t stop me from stocking up on some good stationery from the sales.

(Yes, I treated myself to some Post-It Notes & a date stamp).

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time capsule

[1] from

Writers Are Superstars

I define me

The other day, I went to a networking event on a scenic rooftop in downtown Toronto. I went by myself (as I tend to do) and when I spotted someone I knew chatting among a small group, I approached him to say hi. When this person introduced me to thE group, he said, “This is my friend Kern. He’s a famous author…

a year ago · 9 likes · 5 comments · Kern Carter

[2] I spoke too soon, these grew mold immediately afterwards

[3] From

Adam Ming

How do you collect and store ideas?

Hello, This is a place to talk about creative work. If you’re new, you can tell us about yourself here! Today, I thought we’d answer CYBILS Awards question which is how do you collect and store your ideas…

a year ago · 16 likes · 26 comments · Adam Ming

[4] From

Sharon's Anti-Racism Newsletter

What If Being Called "Racist" Were the Start of the Conversation?

Hello friends, There’s a thing that happens in mixed company (that is with Black/Global Majority and white folx share space) whenever someone describes a white person’s behaviour as racist. Invariably, the person whose behaviour has been described that way shuts down and they stop hearing anything else. Some even behave as if having their behaviour called…

a year ago · 40 likes · 11 comments · Sharon Hurley Hall

[5] Come join the discord?

[6] From

Chandra Hardy

A Civil Rights Power Couple

1934: The Federal Housing Administration, the Golden Gate Quartet, the Ink Spots, White Allies & Influential Black Americans

The Federal Housing Administration is established, but the new practices are restricted to white Americans only. These new lending practices increased the number of white Americans who could afford a down payment on a house and monthly debt service payments on a mortgage, thereby also increasing the size of the market for single-family homes…

a year ago · 4 likes · 3 comments · Chandra Hardy

time capsule # 21?

Time Capsule #21: taking your time

the eggcademic (she/her/她)

August 27, 2023

Welcome to my Time Capsule project, where I save and reshare old pieces of writing, art and other creations. The purpose behind this project is so that created pieces don’t live and die by the algorithm,without forcing creators to be on the hamster wheel of creation.

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Time Capsule #21: taking your time

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