luam/asa-luam by Aracelis Girmay
I’ve returned to this poem over and over and over and over when I need it.
Queering the Map
Sometimes I remember this exists and open it up just to scroll around the world and read a few stories or affirmations and it makes me feel hopeful. I hope it helps you too ✨
Madness, Rack, and Honey (Mary Ruefle)
This collection of lectures Mary Ruefle gave to her poetry students. This book changed my life because it made me want to think (and consider, and wonder, and mull over, and investigate, and articulate myself) in new ways, and I think it helped change my brain's pathways for the better. It changed the way I think of the moon and I've re-read her piece "My Emily Dickinson" many times and every time I gasp aloud at a certain part. If your library doesn't have it, try interlibrary loan!
Flourist's Chickpea + Roasted Potato Salad
Best potato recipe ever! I roast the tomatoes. The dressing is vinagar-y, mustard-y, and sweet. Perfect harmony.
