I study the works of Edgar Allan Poe and I have visited his home in Baltimore, MD. My favorite poem that he penned in 1845 was "The Raven." The first stanza: Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary, Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore, While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping, As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door - "Tis some visitor," I muttered, "Tapping at my chamber door - Only this, and nothing more." Poe was only 40 years old when he died in Baltimore. His home is surrounded by a rod iron fence with Ravens on it. Very cool and haunting. Stories that I really enjoy are The Black Cat and the Tell Tale Heart. All are classics and should be read in high school but the aren't because they upset the students. Let me know if anyone has read some of his works.

Hello Kameradens, ladies and gentleman. I haven't been here for a while, but this post just catch my eye, I've tried many times to come back here, but since december I have new job, 12 hrs a day = 208-216 hrs/month, but it's job in same fields as my collage fields, which leads me for worth experience and financial growth in my early 20's. For this year apart from growth in career and collage, I've planned change my workout schedule, instead of making muscles to focus more on strenght and Mobility, for example I do more kettleball workouts. I also started to change my wardrobe in Case of casual, in my job I wear suit pants and shirts. Today I've bought new suit which I'll wear at my friends formal party (which I'll surely show soon). My first success in january 2026: New suit Passport New job-course for better qualifications My first salary in new job New mindset (Being a man of Enlightment instead of Renaissance). I Hope you all enjoy your life

I've mentioned here and there that though I'm not fluent in languages other than English, I dabble in several to a functional extent. Having been raised by an Austrian grandfather and French grandmother, I picked up enough to get in trouble. As I aged, I explored others; Japanese, Turkish, Russian, Latin, Spanish, Arabic... If you're a fellow polyglot, I highly recommend the app HelloTalk. It's free to an extent, and only $12/mo for unlimited translation and several other features. I've used it on and off for the last decade, and it's been quite an enriching experience. It's not just a language exchange, but psychological, and learning what friendship means to different cultures. Yes, I've been spending less time here in S/OG, and what isn't dedicated to work and family, I dedicate to my hobbies. Most recently, I've been brushing up on Russian again. Despite all the negative flak they get, they're some of the kindest and most intelligent people I've ever spoken with... and the ladies? Practically effortless and enjoyable to chat with, unlike locals where I live. They also don't ghost anywhere near as much as others. Put in the effort, and they check on you if it's been a few days. Also, today, Jan 7th, is their Christmas (Orthodox). Their Santa likes to make house calls and party... enough to make Billy Bob Thornton as Bad Santa blush. - Who else here is studying foreign languages? - Which ones? - Why? - What are your most memorable exchanges?

Funny how the loudest anger always seems to come from the least action. 💭 If you’re bitter, maybe it’s not the world holding you back—it’s you probably the fact that you are standing still. We are not going to let laziness turn into hate, listen in and learn how to turn energy into progress.

Hello all, I am Britt from KY. I am delighted to be able to share a space with intellectual individuals such as yourselves. I am brand new to this app so excuse my inability to please the AI Boss. I am a recovered alcoholic. Sober for 2 years on the 25th of this month. Been to the bottom and I’m continuing to climb to the top. I am 37 years old with four kids; 15, 13, 11, and 8. I am a female who likes males (that is gender, right? She, her, hers?) I am a stay at home parent, I hold a bachelor’s degree in history with which I can hold no job. Hobbies include anything free; walking, watching shows, knitting, singing. I’m interested in all the things. What is it? How’s it work? What for? Why? I want to know everything. I can be annoying. But I’m thoroughly annoying. Marital status is complicated; I am in a relationship with my ex husband. Im toxic. Better? ;) I hope you all have a wonderful week! Many Blessings, Britt