Rusty, But Sparkling

A birthday in the woods, wistful feelings, a skinny dip, letting go of must, power, and shapeshifting

Oct 07, 2023

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“You don’t need to hold on to musty old things, you need to know that both of your hands are sparkling.” —whispers from my dead mom to me in the woods

A pause for wistful feelings.

Advice: Don’t soak old/gold sequins in vinegar and baking soda. It will make you sad.

I am fond of the stretchy gold sequin belt I destroyed. Weathering generations of children…

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