This is a response to a post I wrote in December called I’m an Actor. For a long time, this was a post I was really proud of, but looking back I don’t really agree with what I was saying. At the time, I was just beginning to figure out the concept of gender and… Continue reading I’m an Actress
Soup Alexandra Harrison Two cans stand opened by the side of our hob The remnants of the soup stick thick around the edges And bury in the grooves of the wobbling aluminum Whilst the majority of the previous contents Bubbles away in the pan, swelling into bubbles With paler orange films That then collapse into… Continue reading Soup
Good evening everyone! Today I have the third installment of myself and Ariana’s Liberal Politics series. Ariana has written an amazing post about immigration, which I’m really excited to share with you all – honestly I love the way its been written and I think she makes some fantastic points. Please read on and give… Continue reading Immigration and Unity – Liberal Politics with Ariana
Anyone can be a feminist. You just need to believe that all genders have equal rights. If you can do that, congratulations you are now a really awesome person who can make a whole lot of difference in the world. Some people think that feminism is about attacking men and when I tell them I… Continue reading Reasons Why I am a Feminist
Today I would like to welcome my wonderful friend Miki to Happy Alex. As part of our collaboration, she has written an incredible post about her experiences with casual racism. I am really honoured to have Miki on my site and the post she has written is probably one of my favourite posts I have… Continue reading Everyday Racism – collab with Miki!
‘unknown pleasures to infinity’ collage by Mariano Peccinetti aka Trasvorder (I love this picture a lot oh my) loud and lonely nights by Alexandra Harrison The air tastes different now, It seems so full with, Dark and uncontrollable possibilities. And it runs through my lungs It beats in my heart And I feel as if… Continue reading loud and lonely nights (a poem)
Happy Wednesday friends! I was nominated by the wonderful JagsOnline to do the Happiness Tag, so I would firstly like to thank her for the nomination. I have been honestly excited to do this tag, it’s such a lovely one to do and I can’t wait to nominate some of you and spread some happiness… Continue reading The Happiness Tag
La soirée by Vittorio Reggianini (1858-1938) A selfish poem By Alexandra Harrison I do not have the giddiness of her The brightness or the charm She makes them laugh with her madness That is really quite controlled I do not have the wit of her Neither the effortless beauty The passion or desire Shining bright… Continue reading A Selfish Poem
When people are feeling bad I always try to use metaphors to illustrate my point and today I’m going to share with you two unique metaphors that I have thought of to cope with self care and management – which is a really freaking important thing if you didn’t know. Live like a Sim Some… Continue reading live like a sim and light your candles
Pages By Alexandra Harrison Hair once shining and moving Like golden water Now crisp, silver, Fragile Pushed back behind, And age dappled neck A keepsake of sorts Holding a glittering youth. Page one. Eyes, pale glass Marine Ice bergs and frothing waves, Cascading down a wrinkled face The world seems darker now And your shoulders… Continue reading pages (poem)
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