Tyler Knott Gregson's Blog, page 273
November 24, 2016
"More than giving thanks,
we must move ourselves to act.
There is more to do."
we must move ourselves to act.
There is more to do.”
- Daily Haiku on Love by Tyler Knott Gregson
As the sun rises on this Thanksgiving, we should honor the first...
As the sun rises on this Thanksgiving, we should honor the first half of the word, being truly thankful for all we have, but we should swap the ‘a’ for and 'i’ and make this holiday one of Thinking as well.
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We must think of the Native Americans who own this land we are living on. The landlords we’ve not paid our rent to for centuries, who know more about being thankful for this planet and all of the creatures that share it, than we ever will. Think of what’s been done to them, and think of ways to un-do them. Think of giving it all back and making damn sure it doesn’t happen again, to anyone, anywhere. Think of the Brave and beautiful tribes that are standing together at #StandingRock peacefully protesting something they should have never had to even consider a possibility. Those standing proud against mistreatment and cruelty and still remaining peaceful. Think of the patience and strength it takes to not lash out and retaliate against injustice, but to remain, steadfast and united. Think about that unity in the face of a divided country, think about ways to close that divide and gently take away the power from those who abuse it, steal the metaphorical water cannons and rubber bullets from their arsenals and let reason ring true, ring loud.
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Think about those who don’t have what they need to live as they deserve, and we should think about ways to fix it. We must think about how we can be better, more compassionate, braver in the face of the adversities we face; we must think about how important it is that we all become vulnerable once more. There is sweet strength in the surrender to honest vulnerability.
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We must think about ways to Act. We must act. Donate our time or money or energies into helping and giving back. Start today, this day of all days, and start here. Go to StandingRock.org and Donate. Donate to the Mni Wiconi Health Clinic, to the Sacred Stone Camp and the Sacred Stone Legal Defense Fund. And Lastly, Talk, to your families, your loved ones, to anyone sitting across the table from you today. Talk to them and spread awareness into any corners this light hasn’t yet reached.
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Happy Thanksgiving my friends. And Happy Thinksgiving as well.
November 23, 2016
“All these syllables and all I think of is you. You are truth to...
“All these syllables
and all I think of is you.
You are truth to me.”
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Daily Haiku on Love by Tyler Knott Gregson
This lachrymose little linguini was Typewriter Series #1618 and...
This lachrymose little linguini was Typewriter Series #1618 and now I am reading it aloud for your ears to either sorta like or sorta hate. Who knows which you will do.
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I love you guys. Hope you are smiling this night.
"All these syllables
and all I think of is you.
You are truth to me."
and all I think of is you.
You are truth to me.”
- Daily Haiku on Love by Tyler Knott Gregson
Round Two of art critiques on my 5-year-old niece...
Round Two of art critiques on my 5-year-old niece Winslow’s online art submissions. I think maybe there needs to be a new profession: Elementary School Art Critic. I humbly throw my name into the hat.
November 22, 2016
This crafty little cheesepuff was Typewriter Series #94 four...
This crafty little cheesepuff was Typewriter Series #94 four years ago. Maybe you’ll dig it this night.
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Tonight, show me your most favorite photo of yourself. Use #TylerKnott so I can come see. Please.
"Stand for each other,
for those who can’t stand alone.
Stand and lock your arms."
for those who can’t stand alone.
Stand and lock your arms.”
- Daily Haiku on Love by Tyler Knott Gregson
