Previously known as the Conspiracy Manifesto. An alternative media podcast with investigations into hidden truths, wherever that takes us. Kick back, relax, and download this sweet information.
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Based out of Brooklyn NY and home to Setting Sun, Quitzow, Landing on the Moon + more..., Young Love Records is an artist run label that's inspired by DIY spirit and labels like Merge, Sub Pop, and Saddle Creek, Young Love Records has come a long way since it began. Now distributed by Red Eye Distribution (Kill Rock Stars, Barsuk, Warp etc...) and expanded into 5 bands and international touring, YLR is selling many records worldwide, We are still run by artists in a creative and fun way. It’ ...
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Two Guys From Brooklyn Talking About Movies, with a focus on science fiction, fantasy and horror
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Practical Criticism is a series of the Podcast for Social Research. Each episode features a discussion of a different object from the cultural sphere; the catch is that only one participant knows in advance what that object is.
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Step into the parlor of Fallen Woman. A weekly soirée of artists on the fringe with underground thoughts and voices shared with uncensored abandon and seductive humor, through opinions, candor, poetry and song.
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The Full Story is a lively digital news program that delivers intelligent conversation on what’s happening right now in our community. The host is Tom Kuser, WSHU’s long-time voice of Morning Edition. Tom explores the important issues our listeners care about and speaks to people who have the power to affect our daily lives, including local newsmakers, authors, historians, artists, and activists. Catch these fascinating conversations in our podcast and on the air during Morning Edition.Subsc ...
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Art Witch podcast is where creativity, magic, and healing align for personal and collective liberation. Hosted by Brooklyn-based sound ritualist, arts educator, and tarot reader Zaneta, Art Witch aims to provide resources for the creative journey. In this podcast you’ll hear from a variety of artists, witches, healers, and experts sharing their wisdom and stories, all with the intention of helping folx make art and share their unique magic with the world. www.artwitchpodcast.com @artwitchpod ...
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Dawnland: A history of the Quinnipiac people
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Quinnipiac! The name is well-known here in Connecticut: the river, the trail, the roads, the University, and of course the people. But how much is really known about the first people who settled along the southern Connecticut coastline? The Full Story host, Tom Kuser, spoke with historian and archeologist Jim Powers to learn more about the people o…
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Practical Criticism No. 68—Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter
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Practical Criticism is back with its first episode of 2024—on Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter. In it, Rebecca Ariel Porte plays the opening track of the album, “American Requiem,” for Ajay Singh Chaudhary, who, as usual, doesn’t know what the object will be. Their conversation then commences with a question: Beyoncé is far from the first to undertake the a…
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You are the Spell 🐝 Creativity Tarot Reading for Mar 10-Apr 7
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In this episode we talk all about our unique essence, the magic and potency of authenticity, and how, just as flowers attract specific pollinators, we attract specific people to our art. Mentioned in this episode: Sign up for info on Beltane 1-day retreat in upstate New York Sign up for 1:1 Creativity Tarot Readings with Zaneta Art Witch Patreon Co…
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The minimum wage in Connecticut is now $15 an hour. But it doesn’t end there. The minimum wage law allows for yearly increases to keep up with inflation. Will this new adjustment help to workers in the state earn a living wage?By Sophie Camizzi, Tom Kuser, Ann Lopez
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The Strength of Your Art, The Strength of Your Love: 2024 Year Ahead and New Moon Reading
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Happy New Year and Imbolc! This episode is double header. The first part is all about 2024 and the cards of the year: Strength and Star, and the over-arching themes that we can work with in our art. The second part of the episode is a reading for this lunar cycle. Starting on the new moon in Aquarius on Feb 9 through Mar 10. Themes Mentioned in thi…
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Yellow haze: The impact of wildfire smoke in CT and NY
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Smoke from the massive wildfires in Canada was a serious climate and health concern for our region this year. Right now the air has cleared, but concerns over the impact on public health and the environment remain.By Tom Kuser, Ann Lopez, Sophie Camizzi
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Practical Criticism, No. 67: 2023 Algorithmically "Wrapped"
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In episode 67 of Practical Criticism, Rebecca and Ajay surprise each other with songs and compositions drawn exclusively from their respective algorithmically-generated Spotify "Wrapped" playlists! Pieces include Erza Furman's "Can I Sleep in Your Brain"; Linked Horizon's "Guren No Yumiya" (from theAttack on Titan soundtrack); Lucy Dacus's "Night S…
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Earthlings is a 2018 novel by Japanese author Sayaka Murata, translated by Ginny Tapley Takemori, and published in English in 2020. The audiobook is narrated by Nancy Wu. Have you ever felt like you didn’t fit in? You might be an alien! Content warnings galore! The Apartment Library is a book club podcast created and nurtured by our unwavering love…
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Practical Criticism No. 61—2021 Year in Review
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In Episode 61 of the Podcast for Social Research's Practical Criticism Series, Ajay Singh Chauhary and Rebecca Ariel Porte consider the music that, for them, best speaks to the zeitgeist of the year past, including a final song to play out 2021. Selections include everything from Baroque lute to compositions newly minted. Discussed: Japanese Breakf…
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The 29th Infantry in Connecticut made history. It was the state's first volunteer infantry regiment of color.By Tom Kuser, Ann Lopez
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Dr. Katherine Hermes has expanded the history of witch trials in Connecticut with her discovery of a civil case accusing a doctor of witchcraft.By Tom Kuser, Ann Lopez
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A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is a 1943 semi-autobiographical novel by American author Betty Smith. In the heart of Brooklyn's struggles, a delicate tree grows, mirroring the tenacity of young Francie Nolan. In the face of poverty, she discovers the pain and beauty of life. Betty Smith's tale is a lyrical ode to resilience The Apartment Library is a boo…
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Leading Lady: A Memoir of A Most Unusual Boy
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In his new book Leading Lady: A Memoir of a Most Unusual Boy, Charles Busch, shares stories from his childhood and life as a writer, playwright, director, drag actor, and cabaret performer.By Ann Lopez, Tom Kuser
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Between Two Moons: Young Muslim siblings come of age in Brooklyn
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The novel, Between Two Moons, tells many stories all at once. The Full Story Host Tom Kuser explores all those narrative threads with author Aisha Abdel Gawad.By Tom Kuser, Ann Lopez, Sophie Camizzi
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The Full Story host Tom Kuser takes a closer look at the human impact of the landmark Sheff vs. O'Neill settlement with Elizabeth Horton-Sheff, the lead plaintiff in the lawsuit.By Tom Kuser, Ann Lopez, Fatou Sangare, Sophie Camizzi
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Time Magic in a Lush Life 🍯 Creativity Tarot Reading for Aug 16 - Sept 13
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Welcome to these final days of summer, where time drips like honey and sunshine. In this episode Zaneta talks about time magic, channeling, and shares the invitations for our art and magic this lunar cycle. Recommended Reading : Rest is Resistance by Tricia Hersey ✨Art Witch is an ad-free space and lovingly created by a queer, brown, chronically il…
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Getting good with money: Connecticut mandates personal finance courses
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In a move to expand financial literacy in the state, Governor Ned Lamont has signed a bill that would make it mandatory for high school students to take a personal finance course to graduate.By Ann Lopez, Tom Kuser, Fatou Sangare, Sophie Camizzi
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Last year the Sheff versus O’Neill case was finally settled after 30 years of litigation. But the settlement had more hurdles to clear before it could go into effect.By Tom Kuser, Ann Lopez, Fatou Sangare, Sophie Camizzi
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Care as Creation, Meme Wizardry, and Visibility for Sensitive Folx with Hope Carpenter
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How to stay soft and connected, while stepping into greater visibility and sharing on social media is one of biggest concerns facing modern artists. In this episode, Hope Carpenter of @hopehealingarts shares deep insight into the journey toward viral visibility and their personal practice of content creation as not only an art modality but as a mod…
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Recorded live June 15, 2023Buy the track: https://settingsun.bandcamp.com/track/overjoyed-live-on-the-hudson-river-2023Released July 10, 2023Gary Levitt - Vocals, Guitars,Lawrence Roper - Synth, VocalsJohn Burdick - Bass, VocalsJon Hambright - DrumsImagine someone saying something to you life changing, that totally lifts you up. This song ‘Overjoye…
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Keeping the roads safe: Pedestrian deaths on the rise in Connecticut
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Getting around in Connecticut can be dangerous. Especially for pedestrians. Last year 75 pedestrians were killed by vehicles in the state - the largest number in decades according to the Department of Transportation. The Full Story host Tom Kuser finds out what's behind this troubling trend and speaks with residents working to change it.…
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"I Have Something to Tell You - For Young Adults," a new memoir by Chasten Buttigieg
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Chasten Buttigieg is sharing his story with young adults. This year he released a new version of his memoir, “I Have Something To Tell You,” for young readers.By Ann Lopez, Tom Kuser, Fatou Sangare, Sophie Camizzi
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The 2023 legislative sessions in CT and NY are ending. So what happened?
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The 2023 Connecticut and New York legislative sessions are ending. We check in to see which bills will become laws and which didn't make it to the finish line.By Sophie Camizzi, Fatou Sangare, Tom Kuser, Ann Lopez
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Can Husky Health be affordable, accessible, and for everyone?By Fatou Sangare, Sophie Camizzi, Tom Kuser, Ann Lopez
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Practical Criticism No. 62: Art-Pop
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In episode 62 of the Podcast for Social Research's "Practical Criticism" series, Rebecca Ariel Porte plays Roxy Music, Kate Bush, and Kanye West as examples of "art-pop" for Ajay Singh Chaudhary, who, as usual, doesn't know what the object of the week will be. Their conversation ranges over what exactly "art-pop" is, rhythmic and historical time, b…
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Practical Criticism No. 63: Waltzing to War
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In Episode 63 of the Podcast for Social Research's "Practical Criticism Series," Ajay Singh Chaudhary plays "The Band Played Waltzing Matilda," as covered by The Pogues, for Rebecca Ariel Porte, who, as usual, doesn't know what the sonic object of the week will be. Their conversations covers resonances between World War I and our own historical mom…
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We live with Artificial Intelligence every day. But now that technology is evolving fast. What's being done to manage and regulate AI in Connecticut and New York?By Sophie Camizzi, Fatou Sangare, Tom Kuser, Ann Lopez
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Answering the Call 📣 Creativity Tarot Reading May 19 - Jun 17
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"The most regretful people on earth are those who felt the call to creative work, who felt their own creative power restive and uprising, and gave to it neither power nor time." ~ Mary Oliver Gemini season is notoriously flirty, buzzy, and filled with chatter, but this lunar cycle is inviting us to cut the noise and answer the call to our dreams. J…
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Can you stay healthy if you don’t have a permanent home?Pandemic moratoriums have ended in Connecticut, evictions are up and the number of people without a permanent residence is on the rise. With few affordable homes available, the struggle to find a stable place to live can cause a lot of stress. And that can affect people’s health.…
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2nd Single from the upcoming record "The Feelings Cure" from Setting Sunhttp://www.settingsuntheband.comBy Young Love Records A&R
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The 1st single from the upcoming record "The Feelings Cure" by Setting Sunhttp://www.settingsuntheband.comBy Young Love Records A&R
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Stoner is a 1965 novel by American author John Williams. The quiet, tragic, and simple life of William Stoner is easily the most beautiful thing we’ve ever read. The Apartment Library is a book club podcast created and nurtured by our unwavering love for literature. Join us as we embark on a literary journey to read together, discover new writers a…
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Migratory Birds in the US are protected by law. And they have a Connecticut Yankee to thank. George Payne McLean served as Governor and a US Senator for Connecticut. This week on The Full Story we’ll speak with the author of a new biography detailing the life and work of Senator McLean, and it was written by his great-great nephew. Also we’ll speak…
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Good with money:
Developing financial literacy
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Managing money well, takes training. There’s a lot to know. But where can people go to develop sound financial skills?By Fatou Sangare, Sophie Camizzi, Saenah Boch, Tom Kuser, Ann Lopez
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The 3rd single from the upcoming record 'The Feelings Cure'http://www.settingsuntheband.comReleased April 19, 2023Gary Levitt - Vocals, Guitar, BassAbby Hollander Levitt - VocalsHampus Öhman-Frölund - DrumsRecorded & Mixed by Gary LevittMastered by Toby MountainBy Young Love Records A&R
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Going Green: The environmental agenda in Connecticut and New York
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The Full Story takes a deep dive into the new green bills and laws going into effect in our region that could transform environmental policy in both statesBy Fatou Sangare, Sophie Camizzi, Saenah Boch, Tom Kuser, Ann Lopez
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Practical Criticism No. 64: What is Afrofuturism?
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In episode 64 of the Podcast for Social Research's Practical Criticism series, live-recorded at Montez Press Radio's Canal street studio, Rebecca Ariel Porte and Ajay Singh Chaudhary play Sun Ra, Deltron 3030, Janaelle Monae, and Solange for guest Kazembe Balagun—all prompts to the question, what is Afrofuturism? A special co-production with Montez…
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Practical Criticism No. 64.5 - Afrofuturism Radio
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Episode 64.5 of Practical Criticism picks up where episode 64, What is Afrofuturism?, leaves off, answering, as it were, the latter’s titular question by way of a two-hour DJ set, interspersed with explanations and commentary. Ajay and Rebecca spin tracks by Parliament Funkadelic, Miles Davis, Flying Lotus (ft. Kendrick Lamar), FKA Twigs, Kool Keit…
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Practical Criticism No. 65 - Dark Side of the Moon
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In episode 65 of the Podcast for Social Research's "Practical Criticism" series, the game has changed. For a special live recording of the final episode of 2022, everyone knew in advance that the sonic object would be Pink Floyd's landmark concept album—and favorite laser light show accompaniment—Dark Side of the Moon. A gathering of dedicated list…
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You Are Not A Machine 🌊Creativity Tarot Reading Mar 21 - Apr 18
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Mentioned in this episode: Moon Pool - Zaneta's sound substack for psychic listening, sound rituals, and forest transmissions Creativity Tarot Readings About the Host Zaneta (they/them) is a queer, multi Brooklyn-based sound ritualist, listening educator, nature recordist, creativity activist, tarot reader, and podcast host. At the core of their wo…
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Moon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig Rice
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Moon of the Crusted Snow is a 2018 post-apocalyptic novel by Anishinaabe author Waubgeshig Rice. First, the power goes out, and rumors begin to spread through a remote Anishinaabe community in Northern Ontario: a looming catastrophe is making its way up North. The Apartment Library is a book club podcast created and nurtured by our unwavering love …
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The Ecology of Magic with Amanda Yates Garcia
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Writer and witch Amanda Yates Garcia talks about the ecology of magic, our personal magical correspondences, ritual as listening, and the evolutionary roles that art witches play in our planetary healing and future. Mentioned in this episode: Where Land Meets Sky: Geophonic Transmissions for the Body premieres in Brooklyn, March 10th Moon Pool ~ a …
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Rewilding the Future🐉 Creativity Tarot Reading Nov 23 - Dec 22
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Where do we cling? Where can we loosen our grip? How can we open up in our careers and creativity? This lunar cycle rewilding is the name of the game, exploring how we can release what is comfortable (read:stagnate) for what is rooted and expansive. Opening up to creative risks and seeing how we risks can make us available to spirit support. Mentio…
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The Emperor’s Soul is a 2012 fantasy novella by American author Brandon Sanderson. Captured and sentenced to death, a thief and forger faces her greatest challenge, for it’s not just her life that hangs in the balance. The Apartment Library is a book club podcast created and nurtured by our unwavering love for literature. Join us as we embark on a …
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The Travelling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa
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The Travelling Cat Chronicles (Tabineko Ripouto) is an absolutely adorable 2012 novella by Japanese author Hiro Arikawa, translated into English by Philip Gabriel. The quaint and charming journey of Nana—a proud and opinionated stray cat—packs a surprising emotional punch; make sure to stock up on tissues. This is the height of cat literature. The …
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Sharing Your Gifts 💞 Creativity Tarot Reading for Oct 25 - Nov 22
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We've entered the season of the witch and what better way to celebrate than to share your gifts! In this creativity tarot reading, Zaneta shares the energies that are coming through this cycle from Oct 25 - Nov 22. Specifically what's the invitations for our creative work and how we can collaborate with the energies in our art-making. Mentioned in …
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Money Magic with Jessie Susannah Karnatz aka the Money Witch
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Today, Art Witch turns 2 years old! We’re celebrating with an extra special episode on money magic with the amazing Jessie Susannah Karnatz aka the Money Witch. In this episode we deep dive into the magical, spiritual, emotional, and practical aspects of money and our art. Everything from the ethics of crafting money spells under structural oppress…
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Radical Love💞Creativity Tarot Reading Sept 25 - Oct 24
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Boundaries as a love language. Clear communication as care. Authenticity as love. In this lunar cycle, we're redefining communication and how we relate to others. Exploring how we can create beauty even from writing a simple email. Listen to the full creativity tarot reading as Zaneta shares the energies that are coming through this lunar cycle for…
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Tender is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica
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Tender is the Flesh (Cadáver Exquisito) is a 2017 dystopian fiction novel by Argentinian author Agustina Bazterrica, translated into English by Sarah Moses. In a world where cannibalism has become the legalized, sanctioned diet, a man responsible for the processing of human livestock faces the few remaining moral boundaries. The Apartment Library i…
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Creating in the Interdimensional Web 🕸 Creativity Tarot Reading Jul 28 - Aug 26
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As the summer sun reaches its deepest expression here in the Northern Hemisphere, we are thick in Leo season. The lushness and ripeness of life reminds us that abundance is flowing for us and all beings. In this lunar cycle we are playing with this personal and the collective lens, asking deeper questions of sustainability and abundance around all …
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