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Pascal Blanché

i don’t think people understand how much of life is grief. not just people dying, but losing the version of yourself you thought you’d become. grieving the city you had to leave. the friends you lost not in argument, but in silence. the summer that will never come back. the feeling that maybe you peaked at 12 when you were reading books under the covers and believing in forever

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napoli (2009) ph. piero marsili libelli

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“One day the sadness will end.

But I don’t think today’s the day.”

David Lynch

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Metro station in Tashkent, Uzbekistan (1978)

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⟡ G I V E A W A Y ⟡

I have been working on some new merchandise alongside Vograce. I tested their acrylic book, keychains, and fluorescent stickers. The tiny book turned out really well. Check out my YouTube channel for the full review

I will be picking one winner. Rules:

+ Must reblog this post

+ Be a follower

+Optional, leave a comment: what would you like to print with Vograce?

The winner will receive 2 samples of the mirror sticker sheet, two fluorescent stickers, and an acrylic item of their choosing. Mexican and International fans are welcome!

Giveaway closes next wednesday 17th at 9p.m (GMT-6). Good luck

꒰ᐢ. .ᐢ꒱

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JAVELIN is out today. Thank you for listening. I love you.

This album is dedicated to the light of my life, my beloved partner and best friend Evans Richardson, who passed away in April. He was an absolute gem of a person, full of life, love, laughter, curiosity, integrity, and joy. He was one of those rare and beautiful ones you find only once in a lifetime—precious, impeccable, and absolutely exceptional in every way.

I know relationships can be very difficult sometimes, but it’s always worth it to put in the hard work and care for the ones you love, especially the beautiful ones, who are few and far between. If you happen to find that kind of love, hold it close, hold it tight, savor it, tend to it, and give it everything you’ve got, especially in times of trouble. Be kind, be strong, be patient, be forgiving, be vigorous, be wise, and be yourself. Live every day as if it is your last, with fullness and grace, with reverence and love, with gratitude and joy. This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.

Thank you. I love you. XOS

Listen to Javelin by Sufjan Stevens.

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Gay USA (1977) dir. Arthur J. Bressan Jr.

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The text is from a poem by Black Lesbian poet Pat Parker (pictured) . My copy is from Naming The Waves Contemporary Lesbian Poetry - ed Christian McEwan 1988.