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FORMER MISS MICHIGAN RETURNS TO DETROIT BOOK FEST TO NORMALIZE WOMEN OF COLOR LEADING SCI-FI FANTASY ADVENTURES
– FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – FORMER MISS MICHIGAN RETURNS TO DETROIT BOOK FEST TO NORMALIZE WOMEN OF COLOR LEADING SCI-FI FANTASY ADVENTURES Author and former pageant queen promotes stories with Black women in the leading role DETROIT, July 15, 2019 – Octavia Reese, Detroit-native and Miss Michigan 2005, will return to Detroit Book Fest…
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Haiku 13/31
Tempting summertime A delicious apple eat before the glitter #haikuaday Ok I used a generator for this one too only so I could have a good reason to share this awesome pic @the_lovewarrior took of me this summer 😆💖 also, STOP BLAMING EVERYTHING ON EVE. • • • • • #wisdom #poem #knowledge #poetry #poetsofinstagram…
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Haiku 12/31
Don’t dim your sparkle To blend into the shadows Be your brightest star // #haikuaday Some days I wish I were normal. Mediocre. Average. Our world is designed for the average to flourish. But I’m very abnormal. And it’s hard. But I’d rather be myself than be miserable trying to be anything else. So for…
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Haiku 9/31
Plowing through hassles I am capable and strong I can accept help Asking for help has been tough for me. In my life, historically, asking for or accepting an offer of assistance has always come with a string or two — a hidden tit for tat clause. I don’t like feeling like I owe someone…
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Haiku 8/31
Tedious sand dune An atomic chair cuddles into the rabbit. #haikuaday Wahhhhat is this? I used a poem generator today and it’s nothing short of 🦆ing hilarious…
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Haiku 7/31
“Butts farts butts boobies Fart fart poop …I love you, mom.” My life with three sons. New family rule: sure, you can talk about butts and farts all day long! But you have to do it in the bathroom. 🤦🏾♀️🤷🏾♀️ (This goes into effect after the first joke because let’s be honest, farts are kinda…
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Haiku 6/31
Things I used to hate About myself are the things I love most today. #haikuaday In couples therapy, I learned that each day is a conscious decision to want to be with your partner. “I love you today. I want to be with you.” Taking that same theory with me, I started practicing that for…
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Haiku 5/31
Brilliant talent serves. With strength, purpose and passion, She brings home the crown. Today, I’m judging a pageant in Wisconsin. This one is dedicated to the Miss America program and all the incredible women that cross one of the hundreds of stages across America each year. #haikuaday
Octavia Reese 