Review: The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates

A square crop of the front cover of The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates.

Writing and rewriting is the attempt to communicate not just a truth but the ecstasy of truth. It is not enough for me to convince the reader of my argument; I want them to feel that same private joy that I feel alone.

Part III: Bearing The Flaming Cross page 39 of 60, The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates
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On Gratitude & Thanksgiving

A picture of a paved path in a well maintained cemetery on a clear late autumn day.
I am also unironically grateful for well kept cemeteries with paved walking paths.

The (primarily) North American tradition of Thanksgiving is not something I celebrate. However as both Canadian and American Thanksgiving days pass us by, thoughts of gratitude sprung to mine. Especially this year, I have a lot to be grateful for so I wanted to write this blog post to share that gratitude with the world.

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