I ran across an old yearbook photo and had quite a fright...
I looked like an old Monster High doll who'd been in a huge fight...
All frizzy bangs and scary smile...
Recovering from this sight will take quite a while...
But... until then... I'll sleep with my trusty nite lite! 😉
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Tiffany Gordon
I am a super-spiritual, fun-loving artist, writer, & peer-counselor residing in the Pacific Northwest. I am also an Institute of Children's Literature alumna who enjoys writing about the triumph of the human spirit.
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Why Black History Matters in America?
The United States of America is celebrating their 250th anniversary in 2026. I'm proud to be an American and as someone who was born here, I wouldn't imagine myself living anywhere else. This is a country where opportunities are possible. Where anyone can be successful in anything they desire to do. Equality, community, and togetherness are the backbones of what America is and should be about. However, we have an administration who wants to erase and disregard those who have made positive, meaningful impacts in our country, specifically Black figures, such as Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, and Maya Angelou. President Trump and his administration have been constantly complaining and fighting against what they call the "Woke agenda". They use this excuse as a distraction from other issues they refuse to address, such as the high cost of living, climate change, and inflation. That equality is dividing America, when in reality, it's bringing us together. Being woke is not tied to a specific political party. No matter where you stand on the political spectrum, you can still care about other people and their plights. Compassion and empathy for others isn't tied to a political party, either. We were taught as children to treat others the way we want to be treated and not judge others because they're different from us. Caring about others isn't a personal attack on your beliefs. It doesn't make you any less of a person. People who are easily offended over African American figures, past or present, or anything related to it, are grasping at straws. Current and future generations need to know who people like Harriet Tubman and Shirley Chisholm were, especially in the classroom. Black History is part of American History. It should be recognized, not hidden or forgotten. Besides, you can't shield children from everything, just because your feelings are easily hurt.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 3 days ago in The Swamp
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🤣👍 Good one!
Haha, good one! We all had that ‘phase’ lol
All yearbook pictures should buried- lol. I grew up the 1980's whew some remarkable hairdos then - lol. I'm sure your picture was very cute. Love your Limerick 💚
Fabulous!!! Loved it!!!
Hi there. Good to see ya. Got you some lime juice and apple cider vinegar for your blood pressure. Lovely frightful sight. Love the pic.
Very good! I have a house full of monster high dolls in my house from my youngest daughter lol
that was really good. In high school I looked like a fat bloop.
SO RELATABLE... I absolutely forbid the same reactions to my High School Photos 🤣🤣Great Piece TIF❤️💯❗
Haha that is Hilarious 🤣😊😉✨
This is so cute, Love your cover picture as well. My daughter loved Monster high during her pre teen years. 🥰
Well done!
Lol I have definitely shared this experience
lol. this is great, Tiff.
The poem creatively captures the humor and relatable feeling of discovering an embarrassing old photo.🙏🙏💗💗
That's beautifully written,great one, that's the usual case with every students year book, they don't like it .
Hahahaha!! I would scare myself with my own! This was fantastic. What a clever idea :)