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Magda Underdown-DuBois @blackmagdalena.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

#gratitude & #glimmers 1. Knowing mostly what is wrong with me this time 2. Birthday meals by Bella 3. Birthday brownies by Bella 4. Clinics open on Sunday 5. Plenty of honey

Flying copper dragon from Castle Park (Carbondale, IL)

Dragon plaque which reads "If the sky could dream itwould dream of dragons. Llona andrews"

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Magda Underdown-DuBois @blackmagdalena.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

#wants 1. Strong immune system 2. Quick & thorough recovery from strep 3. Successful V-L party 4. Good sex for the rest of the month 5. Good sleep for the rest of the month

Garden area with a unicorn wire structure on top.

Sun decoration at Castle Park, Carbondale, IL

Shield with an orange, hourglass, and a flower at Castle Park

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Magda Underdown-DuBois @blackmagdalena.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Reminder that if you didn't vote early, the election is on the 6th August and your voice and vote matter! #vote

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Magda Underdown-DuBois @blackmagdalena.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

"Sometimes you just Need a soft place to land. Whether it is a nice cuppa hibiscus tea or a feather pillow, let Mama take weight of your torn wings. I can hold it. " - Your Mama #Lammas #Lughnasadh

An Lammas altar with 2 candles, a plate of blackberry cobbler, a cup of peach juice, a wooden spoon, a boline, & a nest of natural items (feathers, snake skin, dried flowers)

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Magda Underdown-DuBois @blackmagdalena.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

I just saw a friend asking for help an intersection, so I gave him a food bag that I keep in my car for that kind of thing. He asked if I would be okay, if he took it. I noticed he was selling "The Contributor" & bought an issue as well. That ? tho... it hit my core. #homelessness #unhoused

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Magda Underdown-DuBois @blackmagdalena.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

"The late days of summer are full of gifts. The rich dye blackberries around your lips. Hibiscus tea made from the flowers you foraged. The quiet you found near the creek. Enjoy them in gratitude. After all, tomorrow they & you will be gone." - Your Mama #FeastDay #MaryMagdalene

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Magda Underdown-DuBois @blackmagdalena.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

I want y'all to think hard about this about & support our black sisters in any way you can.

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Magda Underdown-DuBois @blackmagdalena.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

#wants 1. Recovered voice & energy 2. A # for The Feast of the Magdalene 3. Raven full health 4. Clean bathrooms 5. Tasty new teas

Flier reading " We are all anti fascists!"

A print which pictures 2 bricks & the words "Inside you are two bricks 'Throw me at a fascist!' 'Use me to build community!' Both are valid."

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Magda Underdown-DuBois @blackmagdalena.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

A proposed rule fueled by Trump’s conspiracy theories would require the USPS to keep a list of voters it believes should be allowed to vote by mail—and give them the power to hold those ballots hostage. Urge them to say NO and help protect voting by mail: act.standupamerica.com/letters/cte-...

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Don’t Let Trump Sabotage Vote by Mail!

In a new proposed rule, the USPS would be required to keep a list of voters it believes should be allowed to vote by mail—as well as the power to stop those ballots from being delivered. Urge them to ...

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Magda Underdown-DuBois @blackmagdalena.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

"Miracles are here. Just slow down. Breathe them in. Look up. Look down. Notice the small. Notice the beauty. I'm here with you. " Love, Your Mama

Yellow & orange flowers at Huntsville Botanical Gardens

Back entrance to Mother Zelda at Huntsville Botanical Gardens

Malachite butterfly at Huntsville Botanical Gardens

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Magda Underdown-DuBois @blackmagdalena.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

#dailygratitude & #glimmers 1. My partners' kisses 2. Gifts from Nature, like a shredded king snake skin 3. Raven got a weekend of rest! 4. CLSP's 2026 theme: dinosaurs (so excited!) 5. Somali Chai from The Horn after a bad sleep night

JCatherinedavis: "Maybe Universal Basic Income (UBI) is just a subscription fee that billionaires need to pay us so we won't riot "

Brokenlady1969: "Anti-Revoltuion Insurance, you say??? "

"If you hang out with me for too long I'll brainwash you into believing in yourself and knowing you can achieve anything. "

Picture of a fairy riding a snail while tempting it with a tiny croissant. The words read, "reject your mind demons, embrace the kindness goblins" - realitycheckau

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Magda Underdown-DuBois @blackmagdalena.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

#wants 1. Clear breath & energy for my dear Gentleman Raven 2. Easy way to spend time in East TN b4 the sale 3. For Charlie to be more compassionate 4. To have enough time & brain pan to finish & deliver this art piece to the Frist b4 EOD Frid 5. Good sex

Picture of Confederate flag with the words "you lost"

Picture of the Nazi flag with the words "you lost"

Picture of a MAGA hat with the words "You're next"

Your time on earth is limited, don't try and age with grace. Age with mischief, audacity, and a damn good story to tell.

Page: Writing Alone

A sticker on a wooden door which reads "42"

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Magda Underdown-DuBois @blackmagdalena.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

"Have you sampled the fruits of the season, child? Yes, taste my gifts. And also look with open eyes. Feel my touch on your skin. Smell the flowers. Do you hear the birds calling you to experience the whole of the world?" - Your Mama

May strawberries fresh from Nashville Farmer's Market

Pink honeysuckle against a blue sky. (Photo credit: Ocean)

Bun-bun at Odom farm (photo credit: Stonecat)

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Magda Underdown-DuBois @blackmagdalena.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

"The best kinds of friends are those who proclaim, 'Oh look over there, how wonderful!' Find you some of those. And, even better, be one." - Your Mama @madsark.bsky.social

Brown Thrasher (photo taken by Mark Odom)

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Magda Underdown-DuBois @blackmagdalena.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

##dailygratitude & ##glimmers 1. So many birthday gift options at Books a Million 2. Gentleman Raven's painting tips 3. Koi's willingness to run around of my errand 4. GR's deeper therapy dives 5. Easter recording that let me hear Skylark sing

A person reclining in a sea of blue rabbits

An orange and gold sun ball hanging in the middle of Turnip Green Creative Reuse

Sunflower made of quilt inspired pieces at TGCR

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Magda Underdown-DuBois @blackmagdalena.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

#dailygratitude & #glimmers 1. I get to celebrate Fools' Day in s system-wide ducking 2. LO gave me such a warm welcome 3. Spring is here! 4. Robins, redbuds, tulips, irises... 5. Finally got to see "Wicked" the movie & they lived up to their legacy.

A purple card upon which is inscribed "Dearly beloved we are gathered here today to get through this thing called Life. " -Prince

The rabbit wall engraving in the kitchen at Hopecoate Farm Retreat

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Magda Underdown-DuBois @blackmagdalena.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

"The moon is full. Spring is blooming. I know you are impatient for everything to happen right now. Everything in its time, child. Everything in its time." - Your Mama

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Magda Underdown-DuBois @blackmagdalena.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

'Tis time for another Bragging Ritual. Give credit where credit is due. Tell us something you did Right recently.

A mirror with the words, "you're like really pretty" & a giant gold key

A painting with a Starburst of gold, brown, and blue color

Water bottle with the sticker, "shenanigan enthusiast".

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Magda Underdown-DuBois @blackmagdalena.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

No notes. She says it all. Please listen and act on your own community.

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Magda Underdown-DuBois @blackmagdalena.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

"Today is one of two times a year there is just as much light as there is darkness in the world. Take a breath. Find your balance." -Your Mama

Tabico cat named Ducktape sitting between 2 couch pillows

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Magda Underdown-DuBois @blackmagdalena.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

@madsark.bsky.social , of you don't know this artist, you need to. They used to be a part of the MidTN collective when we were college. I have always loved everything they have done.

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SEIU_ORG @seiu.org · 18/03/2026

NEW VIDEO! Can you believe some universities are flying their athletes on the same airlines used to deport our neighbors in shackles? See it for yourself and take action. SEIU.org/MarchMadness #DeICEflights

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Magda Underdown-DuBois @blackmagdalena.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

#wants 1. Clear lungs & sinuses for me 2. The same for Gentleman Raven 3. Clear communication with all library staff 4. Energy for Making & Ritual today 5. Calm & ease & health for O'Malleys in house prep

Blue poster of Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul

Black poster of Johnny Cash, the Man In Black

Poster of a pint mug which says "The nectar of the gods. The music of the devil"

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Magda Underdown-DuBois @blackmagdalena.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Happy St. Patrick's Day. Go check out my favorite Celtic Rock band, The Secret Commonwealth! They are on most your favorite music services. They were amazing live tonight.

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Magda Underdown-DuBois @blackmagdalena.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

#dailygratitude & #glimmer 1. 2 partners who guided me through my depressive wk w/ gentleness 2. Watching Spring sparking all around! 3. Prospect of a new branch HVAC 4. Gentleman Raven being fully on board to work at the House this weekend 5. #unclenearest adventure w/ Sea

Magda standing in front of wing mural at Uncle Nearest

"The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them." -Ida B. Wells

Uncle Nearest tasting flight including the 1884, 1865, Master Blend, Single Barrel, And Rye

Photo of Uncle Nearest bar map, which holds the record for being the longest in the world

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Magda Underdown-DuBois @blackmagdalena.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

#dailygratitude & ##glimmers 1. Compassionate guard asking harassing patron to leave 2. Supportive team helping with new insomnia 3. Lil Sis willing to road trip Down Home with me 4. Guided sleep meditation 5. Eye pillow made by @kayeo.bsky.social

Black background with a candle. Text Reads: Instructions on Living in Broken World
lean into community
seek out love
applaud the good you see
keep paying attention
talk to your neighbors
dance to the music and embrace art
look for love and small joys
take breaks and relish in nourishing your body
donate what you can
linger at the dinner table with friends
check in with your people
let yourself grieve
love one another as deeply as you can

the storm is upon us and we must hold on

don't give up. we are here together

still we rise

Photo of a Nashville barbershop with Christmas lights along the awning and roof antenna. Plus a giant skull wearing a Santa hat with skeleton hands peeking over the roof

Sketch of a plant, with the words: Pick one object in the room and imagine it is fiercely on your side. @lidapavlova_magic A mug, a chair, a curtain- anything. Let it guard you in silence.

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Magda Underdown-DuBois @blackmagdalena.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

I didn't quite hit 50 books this year, but I tried. If you'd like to see the whole list, welcome to my #presentationparty www.canva.com/design/DAG9f...

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Magda Underdown-DuBois @blackmagdalena.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Hello American comrades & everyone else, if you need this today, I made a Thankful playlist... open.spotify.com/playlist/43H... Enjoy.

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Thankful 2024

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Magda Underdown-DuBois @blackmagdalena.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

#dailygratitude & #glimmers 1. Dentist reschedule w/ no charge 2. Team support in political nonsense 3. 4.5 days off work this wk 4. All of the other flickering lights in storm #community 5. State Farm Insurance support

"One of the most vital ways we sustain ourselves is by building communities of resistance, places where we know we are not alone. " -bell hooks

Me! White woman with black framed glasses and elflocks, sticking her tongue playfully at the camera

Drawing of a ghost holding a candle with the text: "shout out to anyone who is currently using a great percentage of their energy on keeping a tiny flame of hope alight every single day while a shitstorm of uncertainty and heaviness swirls around them. "

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Magda Underdown-DuBois @blackmagdalena.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

"I know you love my flowers and clouds. Don't forget about my puppy dogs. Sometimes the act of letting them adopt you can save both of y'all." - your Mama

St. Bernard wearing a bib collar that reads Winston, TPC.

Side shot of a St. Bernard named Winston

Yorkshire Terrier with reddish & black fur named Vinnie

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Magda Underdown-DuBois @blackmagdalena.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

#wants 1. To heal & learn from my car wreck body, mind, and soul 2. To balance healing with other adulting tasks 3. To feel safe in a car 4. A new cord for my phone charger 5. Time & energy to make cheesy stuffed peppers

Photo of a SmokeKnight charcoal Prius with a plethora of stickers

Driftwood and a blue wineglass gracefully draped with cobwebs

Samhain Altar with white cloth. Other items include 3 ofrenda pictures, 2 candles, a bowl of incense, a spoon crossed with a railroad spike, an icon of St. Anne, offering bowl, 2 sprigs of lavender, a piece of snakeskin, a buffalo nickel, and a coyote

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Magda Underdown-DuBois @blackmagdalena.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

#dailygratitude 1. All of the social justice Work that the FUUN does. 2. Including the tshirt highlighting #intellectualfreedom 3. Walking away from my car accident w/ few injuries 4. All of the love & support I have been offered to heal from this event 5. State Farm online access

Yard sign which reads, "Love your neighbor, y'all- www.roomintheinn.org"

T-shirt with words in the shape of a flag on a pole reading, "Live like a book Tennessee would ban" First Unitarian Universalist Church of Nashville

Chalkboard with pink words reading, "World Smile Week= Empathy- The ability to understand and share the feelings of others (pity) Compassion- sympathetic pity and concern for the suffering and misfortune of others. "

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Magda Underdown-DuBois @blackmagdalena.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

#fullmoonneeds 1. Clear thinking for my interview tomorrow 2. For my body to be done w/ this cough 3. To accept my Story Time program as it is right now 4. For the ppl I love to have the food they Need 5. For all ppl to be well #sosayweall #blessedbe

2 pictures of bathroom signs: 1. Traditional women's room labeled Fe 2. Traditional men's room labeled Mn

Text Reads "Ah yes. Iron and maganese. Two of the 118 genders"

Me relaxing on the couch. White woman with elflocks and glasses and blue handkerchief.

Kermit the Frog dressed as Elton John. Text reads "Doing my best to stay whimsical"

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Magda Underdown-DuBois @blackmagdalena.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

🎶 Cause love's such an old-fashioned word And love dares you to care for the people on the edge of the night And love dares you to change our way of caring about ourselves 🎶 youtu.be/fCP2-Bfhy04?...

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Magda Underdown-DuBois @blackmagdalena.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

"I am have some big feelings today. Maybe you do, too. We all need to take our turn with it. " - Your Mama

Dynamic clouds above library and playground

White flower blossoms collecting raindrops

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Magda Underdown-DuBois @blackmagdalena.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

#dailygratitude & #glimmers 1. Made it to Halloween Revels on Saturday! 2. Celebrated 17 yrs of dating life w/ Gentleman Raven 3. Steroids for my cough 4. New chat friend 5. Planning for Thanksgiving '25

Photo of Spooky decorations including headstones, a black robed figure and a path of bones

Photo of Spooky decorations including gravestones with a path of bones leading down to a bonfire in the woods

Photo of an ofrenda made of orange & yellow marigolds, with candles & lanterns lit on tree stumps under it.

A person's feet wearing a pair of socks featuring a triceratops. The text reads: "Trick Rawr Treat"

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Magda Underdown-DuBois @blackmagdalena.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

"Whether it be wild or sculpted, the Green is here to inspire your creativity. The weather is perfect right now. Come on outside and feel it. " - Your Mama

Orange butterfly on pink flower in the midst of a pollinator garden

Crawling rabbit-sapient sculpture in the woods at Cheekwood Botanical Gardens

Orange, pink, and white flowers in pollinator garden

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