Stories, Opinions, This & That
Written by River Dantzler
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Shifting Mindsets & Carrying a Flame
I have come back to the clamor of the city, carrying with me the small glow and warmth of a candle flame. I will protect it carefully, nurturing this little light and keeping it close as I settle back into life. You see, I took a few days off recently. After hitting a breaking point…
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New Zealand Pride Week | Reflections on Queerness
Being queer means that I will fight for my right, and everyone else’s right, to live expansively—to be free from the chains of bigotry so prevalent in capitalist societies. None of us are free until we are all free. I believe that whole-heartedly.
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2023 Year in Review
2023 challenged me in so many ways, and it also brought me deeper into love and closer to my true self. Through all the highs and lows, I was grateful to have my partner Leo beside me and my friends and family cheering me on from around the world. Some of my biggest takeaways this…
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Free Palestine | A Few Words on Active Genocide
Do not stand by quietly as the world witnesses another atrocious genocide. Speak up. Sit with the feelings as they come and do not be afraid. Remember that there is kindness, too. There is so much love in the world, and we have to believe that it will win. But we cannot be delusional that…
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What I Learned from Writing Every Day for 30 Days Straight
A first-time novel writer completed National Novel Writing Month, in which they wrote over 50,000 words and overcame difficulties of ADHD and bad writing habits. In this blog, they reflect on the experience and share their new-found writing tips.
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Welcome to my new website
Thanks for visiting! I hope that this site will help streamline what I have to share with the world. As an artist of many mediums, it can get tricky to keep track of everything that I have on offer. I hope to make that a little easier, both on myself and on my potential clients,…