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Bottoms Up

Those at the bottom envy those at the top. Those at the top admonish those at the bottom. The ones at the top call those at the bottom lazy, arrogant. Those at the bottom call those at the top greedy, corrupt. Those at the bottom never seek the wisdom of the wealthy & those at the top treat those at the bottom like a charity case. It is said hard work pays off yet there are many poor hard…

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The Big Old Tree

One day a young boy walked up to a big old tree. He placed his small hand on its bark and gave a slight chuckle. The big old tree was used to such attention. For it had fed the red breasted louries, the larks, pigeons, snakes and geckos over the years. Many children had played games round its bark, hiding from each other and learning to count. “Mr Tree,” the young boy summoned. “Yes,” the big…

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BONA MSHANA

Bona mshana tingoti tiningi

Emazimu ayadla, hlafa

Agadze wena mshana

Bakhulile bantfu

Emabele bawadlile

Nawutsi uyabuta

Batsi nali litfuba

Bakupha konkhe

Batsatse wena

Utawusale utibuta

Utsi ‘ngenteni’?

Kantsi akusuwe

Bakugadzile

Bucili bakho bulite

Bakubone konkhe

Wena utsi labadzala bakunakile

Kantsi bakuvikela kulabakwatiko

Bayakubetsa udvube

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It’s our last night in Moscow. There is so much to share and describe. The pictures don’t do the people justice. It was a magical day. Today we reflect and tonight we dance.

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C2C

1. Enjoy the day and our last night. 2. Dancing in Moscow

Writing Prompt:

1. How have your characters transformed on this journey?

2. Go explore. Surprise yourself. Take one risk today with your writing.

Write at least 2 hours today. Love, Iyawó

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Day 20: The Red Square #transsiberianwriters #woctakerussia #writingchallenge It's our last night in Moscow. There is so much to share and describe. The pictures don't do the people justice.

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Day 17: HAPPY PRIDE FROM RUSSIA!!!

Day 17: HAPPY PRIDE FROM RUSSIA!!!

Sunday, June 25th Today is PRIDE in my beloved New York City 💙💛💚❤️💜🌈💙 I am very lucky to come from a country that for the most part allows me to have some freedoms. As we get closer to Moscow, the excitement of being in Russia is beginning to fade because the reality is that while it’s beautiful here it is not safe for me to be me in the full expression of who I am. I can’t wear my rainbow gear.…

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Day 14: On the Europe & Asian border leaving Yekaterinburg #transsiberianwriters

Two weeks ago today, we accepted an amazing challenge. This trip to Russia has not been easy. 14 days of traveling through the unknown–we could never have really prepared for this trip and all that we’ve experienced in such a short amount of time. . . . Today we are writing about the unknown. C2C 1. Full day of travel. 2. Reflect on some of your favorite stops so far–what will you remember? 3.…

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Day 14: On the Europe & Asian border leaving Yekaterinburg #transsiberianwriters #writingchallenge #woctakerussia

Today I am thinking about my daughter and I am meditating on her abilities and gifts. There is so much she has already given the world just by being born. So today as I continue on this journey, one that is getting more challenging by the second, I am praying for her safety and ours. And yours. I am praying that she always knows what she’s made of. And I pray that I have served as an example of…

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Day 13: The House of Special Purpose #transsiberianwriters #writingchallenge #woctakerussia

It’s a beautiful Day in Irkutsk. Today is a special day on the journey for me I am celebrating a huge accomplishment in my life. I am all smiles and filled with hope. I am moving in the world with so much gratitude and I’m excited for what this day will bring. I love tours especially when they are connected to such important history such as the Romanov family murders. Today I want to spend time…

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