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Monique Rardin Richardson @foreverpresent.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Isn't my neighbor beautiful? Although temporary, no less important. 🙂 #flowers #sunflowers #naturephotography

Monique Rardin Richardson @foreverpresent.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

When your hand slips while taking a photo...and you think...damn that's cool! 😉 Then your son walks in and says, "It looks like something Viggo Mortensen would take." And you go..."Yeah, Buddy!" 'Cause you, well, you know...You, I mean, I love Viggo! #naturephotography #sunsetphotography

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Monique Rardin Richardson @foreverpresent.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Gentle affection, thoughtfulness, and new beginnings. Unfurl at dawn, fade by afternoon—a quiet lesson in how precious the present moment really is. #flowers #morningglories #nature #photography

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Monique Rardin Richardson @foreverpresent.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Thank you, Peggy, for this lovely book blurb! It's high praise coming from a wonderful poet like yourself! Now available at Kelsay Books, Amazon, and many other retailers. Links in comments! #poetry #poetrycollection #bookrelease #healingjourney #WomensHealing

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Monique Rardin Richardson @foreverpresent.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Still so moved by these kind words from Amanda Soler about The Evolution of My Smile. 🤍 A limited batch of signed pre-order copies are still available at moniquerardinrichardson.com. Once they’re gone, they’re gone! #BookSky #Poetry #TheEvolutionOfMySmile

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Monique Rardin Richardson @foreverpresent.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

"Sunsets are proof that no matter what happens, every day can end beautifully." —Kristen Butler #quotes #sunset #nature #photography #sky

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Monique Rardin Richardson @foreverpresent.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

"The first week of August hangs at the very top of summer... like the highest seat of a Ferris wheel when it pauses in its turning." —Natalie Babbitt #flowers #photography #nature #quotes

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Monique Rardin Richardson @foreverpresent.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Secured a dream blurb for my upcoming book from my mentor, Dr. Sheila Patel! "Her words feel nothing short of magical." — Dr. Sheila Patel, MD My heart is so full. Pre-orders are still available at moniquerardinrichardson.com! #Poetry #WritingCommunity #BookBlurb #HealingJourney #PreOrder

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Monique Rardin Richardson @foreverpresent.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Big thank you to poet Pamela Pan for this wonderful Book Blurb! So proud and honored to have you and your beautiful words in my book. You can pre-order limited signed copies now, while they last: www.moniquerardinrichardson.com/shop-5 #newrelease #preordernow #poetry #poetrylovers #healingwords

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Monique Rardin Richardson @foreverpresent.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

I wrote The Evolution of My Smile for anyone who’s had to rediscover themselves. ❤️ Honored by Alicia M. Rodriguez’s beautiful blurb! Pre-orders are open, but I only have 25 signed copies available! Reserve yours: www.moniquerardinrichardson.com/shop-5 #BookSky #Poetry

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Monique Rardin Richardson @foreverpresent.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

One more follower and I've made it to 500! Thank you to all of you who have come to visit and liked my writing and art enough to stick around. <3 #nature #photography #irisies #flowers

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Monique Rardin Richardson @foreverpresent.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

"True evolution isn't about leaving the sadness behind. It's about learning how all emotions can finally live together." My poetry collection, The Evolution of My Smile (Kelsay Books), is open for pre-order! Reserve your copy: moniquerardinrichardson.com #PoetrySky #Poetry #Healing

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Monique Rardin Richardson @foreverpresent.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

It’s official! Pre-orders for my new poetry collection, The Evolution of My Smile (Kelsay Books), are open! ❤️ To celebrate, I’m offering a limited run of 25 hand-signed copies. Grab yours before they’re gone! www.moniquerardinrichardson.com/post/the-sto... #BookSky #PoetryCommunity #Healing

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The Story Behind The Evolution of My Smile

The Evolution of My SmileMy son said those words to me during a conversation we were having about creativity. He's a filmmaker and screenwriter, so we often have deep conversations about what's going ...

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Monique Rardin Richardson @foreverpresent.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

"Well, well, perhaps I am a bit of a talker." For everyone whose morning tea or coffee comes with a side of endless storytelling. Perfect vintage storybook vibes for your garden breaks or reading nook! www.etsy.com/listing/1732... #BookSky #Cottagecore #GardenSky #CoffeeMug

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Wind in the Willows Mr. Toad Quote Mug – Classic Literature Coffee Cup - Etsy

This Mugs item by ForeverPresentGifts has 24 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Charlotte, NC. Listed on Jul 26, 2026

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Monique Rardin Richardson @foreverpresent.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

A little piece from our new literary apparel line at Forever Present Gifts. Celebrating one of classic literature’s greatest introverts—Badger from The Wind in the Willows. www.etsy.com/listing/1824... #BookSky #SmallBusiness #BookishMerch #DarkAcademia #ClassicLiterature

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Monique Rardin Richardson @foreverpresent.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

The countdown is on! My new poetry collection, The Evolution of My Smile, drops in just a couple of weeks from Kelsay Books. So incredibly grateful for this beautiful early review from Berkeley’s 1st Poet Laureate Emeritus, Rafael Jesús González. Read more at moniquerardinrichardson.com! #Poetry

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Monique Rardin Richardson @foreverpresent.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

"When you see birds flying from the sunset towards you, you will find it hard to convince yourself that they are not angels from heaven!" — Mehmet Murat ildan #birds #naturephotography #Sunsets

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Monique Rardin Richardson @foreverpresent.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

I wasn't really in a celebratory mood yesterday, but I made sure to take a moment to watch nature paint the sky from my bedroom window. The calm before the storm... and then, well, you all know what came next... #sunset #naturephotography #fireworks

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Monique Rardin Richardson @foreverpresent.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Woke up to another 5-star rating for my memoir, When Then Became Now! It’s the true story of a 33-yr friendship navigating love, addiction, and homelessness from the 1980s Bay Area to 2019. Looking for a summer read with real heart? Grab a copy here: www.amazon.com/When-Became-... #memoir

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Monique Rardin Richardson @foreverpresent.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

on "doing the work" do the inner work not only to keep your own soul tidy but to be able to clean up our world it is a mess in need of angels be one if you can that is the point of all of this I am sure of it —Cleo Wade #naturephotography #quotes #spiritualgrowth #flowers

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Monique Rardin Richardson @foreverpresent.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

My third poem, which was published in Havik's Journal of Literature and Art this year. This one will be in The Evolution of My Smile ❤ #poetry #poetrylovers #spiritualgrowth #spiritualjourney #writers #published

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Monique Rardin Richardson @foreverpresent.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Incredible reviews like this from Sharon A. keep my writing engine running! So thrilled that the 70s nostalgia and atmosphere in Our Last Hello is connecting with readers. Grab your copy here: www.amazon.com/Last-Hello-M... #BookSky #WritingCommunity #OurLastHello #HistoricalFiction

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Monique Rardin Richardson @foreverpresent.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Exciting news, coupons, goofy old pictures of me, great music, beautiful poetry, and more! www.moniquerardinrichardson.com/so/97Pv-Rtsa... #poetrylovers #poetrycommunity #writers #naturephotography #artforsalebyartist

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Monique Rardin Richardson @foreverpresent.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

‘The lovely flowers embarrass me; they make me regret I am not a bee’ – Emily Dickinson #flowers #poppy #bees #honeybees #nature #photography

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Monique Rardin Richardson @foreverpresent.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Happy Sunday Evening! As we wind down, I thought I'd share a recently published poem. If you enjoy reading, please subscribe to my newsletter, where I do giveaways, share thoughts, poems, nature prints, and more! www.moniquerardinrichardson.com #poetry #poetrylovers #writers #poetrycommunity

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Monique Rardin Richardson @foreverpresent.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

It’s officially real. Meet the cover of my poetry book! 🖤 Sent in the first set of edits to the publisher yesterday. Release date can be as soon as this Fall! #theevolutionofmysmile #moniquerardinrichardson #poetrybook #bookcoverreveal #poetrycommunity #newbookrelease #indieauthorsupport #poetry

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Monique Rardin Richardson @foreverpresent.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Thank you for all the lovely messages and support. I honestly would not be here without all of your encouragement. ❤ I'd like to share one of the poems that was published in the Havik Journal...I hope you like it. #poetry #poetrylovers #writers

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Monique Rardin Richardson @foreverpresent.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Three of my poems and one of my photographs were published in Havik's Journal of Literature and Art this month. Always an honor to be a part of this beautiful book. ❤ #published #poems #photography #dreamscometrue

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Monique Rardin Richardson @foreverpresent.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

“What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, For all that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” ― Helen Keller #nature #photography #quote #roses #raindropsonroses

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Monique Rardin Richardson @foreverpresent.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

"May your weapon be kindness Your shield compassion May the flowers grow again To sprout love from all this sadness." —C. Peppernell #bees #nature #photography #art

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Monique Rardin Richardson @foreverpresent.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Here's another one of my poems, which was recently published for all of you who love seeing the moon. I know I'm not the only one. :) #poem #poetry #moon #writers

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Monique Rardin Richardson @foreverpresent.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

I'll stick with you, baby for a thousand years Nothing's gonna touch you in these golden years... #poppies #flowers #photography #nature #lyrics #davidbowie

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Monique Rardin Richardson @foreverpresent.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

For all the romantics out there...One of my poems from my chapbook, Pieces of Me <3 #poetry #love www.moniquerardinrichardson.com

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Monique Rardin Richardson @foreverpresent.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Thank you, Graeme, for this wonderful review! I love it when readers take a chance on my books, given how many wonderful stories are out there to choose from. It truly is an honor. ❤ www.moniquerardinrichardson.com #Books #secondchanceromance #romancebooks #the70s

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Monique Rardin Richardson @foreverpresent.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

“It’s the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.” —Paulo Coelho #flowers #roses #naturephotography #macrophotography #quotes

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Monique Rardin Richardson @foreverpresent.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

"Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart." — Kahlil Gibran #roses #flowers #photography #nature #quotes

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Monique Rardin Richardson @foreverpresent.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

"What in your life is calling you, When all the noise is silenced, The meetings adjourned... The lists laid aside, And the Wild Iris blooms by itself In the dark forest... What still pulls on your soul?" Rumi #iris #flowers #blooms #nature #photography #quotes

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