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Ancestral constellations for my books.

THE WATCHFUL DAWN The Watchful Dawn is the first light that rises after darkness. It is a constellation shaped like a single bright star held in a protective arc. Ancient stories say it watches over those who endure hardship, guarding the moment when hope returns. It symbolizes protection,... (edited) read more

I would definitely love to learn yoruba

I'm very interested in the nigerian culture.As a whole Hausa-Fulani, igbo, and Yoruba. That is my ancestral homeland so I would like to honor my ancestors by learning the language and the culture. I know there's like over 250 ethnic groups intertwined in Nigeria. That's a lifetime of learning, so... (edited) read more

The origin why Filipinos use the term brown out instead of power outage

Back when kids used to play tumba patis and sikyo, our bodies used to sweat From the heat of the darkness, Even my aunt yelled curses To the electric company in the city, And we cousins Gathered around The electric lantern Like giant brown moths, Fascinated By the artificial power It gave, as... read more

The Unraveling of the Macabre Manor

As I approached the desolate Macabre Manor, a sense of foreboding gripped my heart. It had been years since I had last visited my childhood friend, Victor Macabre. We had grown up together, exploring the woods and playing in the eerie shadow of his family's ancestral home. Now, I had received a... read more

Dispelling The Myth America Has A Short History

When people from other countries claim that the United States has a short or limited history, what they often mean is that the European chapter of American history is relatively new. That perspective reflects a very Eurocentric lens that begins its timeline at the moment of colonization and erases... read more

<---Clan Gordon

Some day I'll make it to the ancestral homeland