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A Hidden Place

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A Hidden Place

Christy Mannering16 years ago3 weeks ago09 mins

Sometimes, I judge a book by its cover. If the cover appeals to me but I know nothing about the…

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Lately, I’ve felt a kind of exhaustion that goes

Lately, I’ve felt a kind of exhaustion that goes deeper than tired-a bone-deep weariness from watching our country unravel, from seeing compassion traded for cruelty, and from feeling powerless as policies strip away hope and dignity.As a woman, as a parent, as a human being, I’m overwhelmed by the noise, the injustice, and the silence of those who say “it doesn’t affect me.”I wrote a poem about this exhaustion-about being beyond tired in a world that seems to have forgotten kindness.If you’re feeling it too, you’re not alone.Read the full poem and let’s remind each other that our voices still matter.👉 https://scrink.com (Link in the bio)#Exhaustion #WomensVoices #SocialJustice #Poetry #SpeakUp #MentalHealth #scrink

🌊 Feeling like life’s tossing pebbles into yo

🌊 Feeling like life’s tossing pebbles into your calm lake? Dive into my latest piece on Scrink.com where I chat about brain health, emotional well-being, and how therapy (and a bit of chocolate 🍫) helps me navigate the waves.Click the link in bio to read more!#MentalHealth #BrainHealth #SelfCare #TherapyThursdays

🎤 Legendary guitars. Iconic stage looks. Histor

🎤 Legendary guitars. Iconic stage looks. Historic rock relics.The Music Icons auction by Julien’s @juliens_auctions is taking over Hard Rock Cafe NYC with pieces from Nirvana, Taylor Swift, John Lennon, Britney Spears & more 🤯🎸This is your backstage pass to rock and roll history. Tap the link in bio to read the full story 🎶#JuliensAuctions #MusicIcons #NYCEvents #KurtCobain #TaylorSwift #JohnLennon #RockMemorabilia #HardRockCafe

✨ LA’s @starlingband is back with their hypnot

✨ LA’s @starlingband is back with their hypnotic new EP Forgive Me, out June 27. Moody vibes, garage-recorded guitars, and a sound that’s equal parts grunge and dream pop.Pre-order now and dive into their world! 🎸Read more on scrink.com, links are in the bio!#StarlingBand #ForgiveMe #Shoegaze #NewMusicAlert

✨ Cozy Mystery Fans, Listen Up ✨ A murder in t

✨ Cozy Mystery Fans, Listen Up ✨
A murder in the garden.
A cat named Cactus.
A turtle named Moss.
And a heroine named Pineapple? I'm hooked. 🍍🔍Just finished Poisoned Primrose by @dahliadonovanauthor and it’s 5 stars all the way. Neurodivergent and asexual rep that feels real, a mystery that kept me flipping pages, and a cozy cast I wanted to move in with. 🖤📚Read more under Bookmarked Reviews in the bio! 🔗☝#CozyMystery #BookReview #NeurodivergentReads #MottsMystery #ReadMoreBooks

Therapy isn't just for breakdowns, it's for breakt

Therapy isn't just for breakdowns, it's for breakthroughs. This Mental Health Awareness Month, I'm getting real about my biweekly therapy sessions, boundary-setting, and why not taking things personally might just change your life.Read my latest post on scrink.com. Link in the bio! ☝🧠✨ #MentalHealthAwareness #TherapyIsStrength #TheFourAgreements

Slip into the velvet dark and dance with ghosts -

Slip into the velvet dark and dance with ghosts - witches, cryptids, and the music of the unseen await. Dare to read the poem if you, too, feel the night watching. 🌙🦇✨Link to scrink.com is in the bio!#SpookyVibes #PoetryOfTheUnknown

🌐💫 Global jazz takeover is in full swing!🎤🇧🇷 @hyldon.oficial Hyldon & @adrianyounge Adrian Younge drop a psychedelic soul bomb🎹🎧 D.C.'s Seventh Stanine Fest @seventhstanine gets wonderfully weird🎙️🇨🇦 @sing.with.mi Dominique Fils-Aimé drops a live jazz gem🎷✨ Celebrate International Jazz Day with style—hit up Scrink.com for the full vibe check. Link in the bio!#InternationalJazzDay #HYLDONJID023 #SeventhStanine2025 #DominiqueFilsAimé #JazzVibes #ScrinkSessions

New Cut Copy music is here! 🎶 Their first singl

New Cut Copy music is here! 🎶
Their first single in 5 years, "Solid," is a powerful anthem of resilience. 🌟
B-side "A Decade Long Sunset" (feat. Graham Lee) is pure cinematic magic. 🌅🎨 Limited splatter vinyl (only 500 copies!) — preorder now!
🎧 Stream "Solid" everywhere!Link to scrink.com in the bio!#CutCopy #Solid #NewMusic #VinylLovers

One camera. One take. ALL the feels. 💙💛@Jo

One camera. One take. ALL the feels. 💙💛@JoeJonas is serving soul, style, and serious vocals in his live Vevo Studios performance of Heart By Heart💔 Watch it now and read more about it — link in bio!#HeartByHeart #JoeJonas #VevoStudios #NewMusic #SoloJoe #MoodForLove

🚨 The legends are BACK! 🚨Cheech and Chong

🚨 The legends are BACK! 🚨Cheech and Chong have officially hit the big screen with their wildest ride yet — and trust us, you don't want to miss this trip. 🌿🎬Laughs, chaos, music, and pure madness await.🔥 Grab your crew and get ready to roll, head to scrink.com or click the link in our bio!#CheechAndChong #NowPlaying #MovieMadness #ComedyLegends #Scrink

✨ Feel everything. Hear Rosie Darling. 🎶Fro

✨ Feel everything. Hear Rosie Darling. 🎶From heartbreak ballads to healing anthems, Rosie Darling is redefining indie-pop with raw emotion and lyrical magic. 🌹 Dive into her journey, discover the stories behind your favorite tracks like Heavy, Golden Age, and Say Less, and see where you can catch her live on tour! 🚗💫🎧 Click the link in the bio to get the full story on Scrink.com – you don’t want to miss this.Follow Rosie Darling:
📸 Instagram: @rosieldarling
🎵 TikTok: @itsrosiedarling
📘 Facebook: @RosieDarlingMusic#RosieDarling #IndiePop #NewMusic #ScrinkSpotlight #GoldenAgeVibes

🔥 NEW MUSIC ALERT 🔥@americanauthors just d

🔥 NEW MUSIC ALERT 🔥@americanauthors just dropped “Tumble Down (The Whistle Song)” and it’s the chaotic breakup bop you didn’t know you needed. 💔➡️💃 Think indie rock took a Euro trip, fell in love with gypsy jazz, and came back whistling.This one swings, it stings, and it SLAPS. 🎶💥👉 Click the link in the bio to read the full scoop + stream the track#NewMusicFriday #AmericanAuthors #TumbleDown #WhistleWhileYouCry #IndieRockVibes #ScrinkApproved

🌲🕯️Think the woods are just for hiking? Th

🌲🕯️Think the woods are just for hiking? Think again. The Appalachian Mountains aren't just ancient—they're alive with eerie whispers, chilling cryptids, and tales that defy logic. From the Not Deer that stares back to spiny Appalachian Chupacabras, folklore here is spooky.🎙️Featuring ghostly deep-dives from @twogirlsoneghost hosted by @sabbertoothtiger & @corinnevien spring pollen might not be the only thing in the air…💀 Dare to uncover what really lurks in the mist?👉 [Read the full tale on Scrink.com, link in the bio!#AppalachianFolklore #Cryptids #NotDeer #WampusCat #ParanormalPodcast #TwoGirlsOneGhost #HauntedMountains #MythAndMystery #SpringtimeSpirits #ChupacabraVibes #FolkHorror #GhostStories #EerieAF #CreepyCulture #SpookySeasonForever #AppalachiaUncovered

🧞‍♂️ Talking cats, ghostly roommates, and

🧞‍♂️ Talking cats, ghostly roommates, and a gloved hand with its own personality? I dove into Genies and Gibberish without reading the first four books in the series, and... well, let's just say things got weird. 🕵️‍♀️✨Find out why this magical mystery missed the mark for me—and whether it's still worth a read for fantasy fans. Full review on Scrink.com, click the Bookmarked Reviews link in our LinkTree up in the bio! 📚🔍#BookReview #CozyMystery #GeniesAndGibberish #ScrinkReads

With graceful defiance, wisdom, and a desire to ag

With graceful defiance, wisdom, and a desire to age with dignity and purpose, I sat and wrote this after a meeting in which I realized my experience might not be seen as expertise but rather as an expiration in a society seeking trends.“Let Me Age Like This”Let me age like dusk in slow-spun gold,
Not hidden in shadows, not bought or sold,
But bold as the sun when it dips to rest,
Wearing time proudly, a medal on my chest.Let the silver in my hair be not a veil,
But threads of moonlight, telling the tale
Of roads I walked when none would lead,
Of sowing soul, not chasing speed.I did not trace the steps of those before,
I carved my own along the shore,
Where tides of doubt would rise and roar,
Still, I sailed, seeking always more.This face, these lines, each one a verse,
Of love and fight, of better and worse.
Don’t look away, don’t speak in sighs,
There’s fire still behind these eyes.For I have taught with hands and heart,
And still believe in learning’s art.
The book of life I’ll never close,
Its pages deep, its questions rose.So when you speak of age and years,
Don’t lace it soft with veiled fears.
Speak of me as one who dared,
Who lived, who loved, who deeply cared.Respect the rhythm I’ve composed,
The symphony that still unfolds.
Not out of touch, but touching stars,
While you’re still wondering where you are.Let me age like this, unbent, unbowed,
With purpose clear and spirit loud.
A sovereign soul, with head held high,
A woman who still yearns to fly.#AgeGracefully #Dignity #Purpose

🎶 Discovered him before the car commercials.I

🎶 Discovered him before the car commercials.I’ve been riding the Benson Boone wave since he slipped onto my Spotify radar a year ago and now he’s everywhere. 🔥From "Nights Like These" to "Slow It Down" and the chart-climber "Beautiful Things," this guy’s voice gets you. Deep.Wanna know who he is, where he's touring, and why I'm a fan for life?
👉 Tap in, click the link in the bio for more Music & Podcasts!#BensonBoone #NewMusicAlert #IndieToIcon #SpotifyFinds #MusicYouNeed #ScrinkRecommends

🚨 BOOK RANT ALERT 🚨Just finished Her Last

🚨 BOOK RANT ALERT 🚨Just finished Her Last Request by Mark Ayre and... whew. 😤 Let's just say I learned more about ostriches than I did about how to write a coherent thriller. 🦤🔍👀 Two characters with the SAME NAME?
😫 A plot that moves at the speed of continental drift?
🤯 An ending that makes zero sense?
Yes. All of that. And more.I broke it all down in my latest review—raw, honest, and just a little savage. 🖤📚
👉 Check out the link in the bio and find all of our bookmarked reviews!#BookReview #BookTok #ThrillerBooks #AmReading #Bookstagram #DNF #OneStarRead #MarkAyre #BookBlogger #BooksOfInstagram #PsychologicalThriller #HerLastRequest #BookishRant #HonestReview

🎶 Meet Laur Elle: the indie-pop sensation you n

🎶 Meet Laur Elle: the indie-pop sensation you need on your playlist! From heartfelt lyrics to dreamy vibes, her music is pure magic. 🌟Dive into her story, top tracks, and accomplishments—don’t miss out! 🎤✨https://scrink.com/blog/2025/04/04/laur-elle-rising-star-of-indie-pop/#LaurElle #IndiePop #NewMusic

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