I hope you’re having a beautiful day. ♡
Here’s another light-filled ¤ Gem ¤

Photo “Sunset” by Niki Flow
I hope you’re having a beautiful day. ♡
Here’s another light-filled ¤ Gem ¤

Photo “Sunset” by Niki Flow
I hope you’re having a beautiful day. ♡
Here’s a request for your light-filled ¤ Gems ¤

This quote was posted today on the London Libraries Twitter page. I loved it and thought it was a perfect way to announce the theme for February and, really, for the rest of 2018.
☼ Tell us a story ☼
Tell us about something that lights your heart.
Tell us about how you journeyed out of the dark.
Tell us about your passion. What makes your heart sing?
Tell us, how do you manage to bring
joy to every single day, every day of every year?
Please tell us your story. We so want to hear it, and
Most of all, tell us who, what, where, when and why
You love. What makes you laugh out loud? and cry?
“We owe it to each other to shares stories,” and then
“The first duty of love is also to listen.”
(We will.)
Submission Guidelines
500 words or less.
Must be uplifting, inspiring and/or humorous.
It must be your story.
G rated for all audiences.
A link to your site is ideal.
Your photos and/or artwork always welcome.
Any copyright/collection information.
How you want your name to appear.
Anonymous submissions are fine.
Quote submissions with the “story” as theme also welcome.
♡. under1000skies
☼ A “Giftivism” Initiative ☼
We are photographers,
writers, artists & advocates
serving and connecting
homeless creatives.
I hope you’re having a beautiful day. ♡
Here’s another light-filled ¤ Gem ¤

I hope you’re having a beautiful day. ♡
Here’s another light-filled ¤ Gem ¤

I hope you’re having a beautiful day. ♡
Here’s another light-filled ¤ Gem ¤

Graphic Art by Niki Flow
I hope we have a great weekend. ♡
I hope you’re having a beautiful day. ♡
Here’s another light-filled ¤ Gem ¤

Photo “La Luna” by Niki Flow
I hope you’re having a beautiful day. ♡
Here’s another light-filled ¤ Gem ¤


A “Giftivism” Initiative
We are photographers,
writers, artists & advocates
serving and connecting
homeless creatives.
I hope you’re having a beautiful day. ♡
Here’s another light-filled ¤ Gem ¤

What Is Equal?
It is non-existent, that is “What it is”.
There is no such thing as equal.
God dealt the cards and one can only
play the hand which they are dealt, regardless
of the obstacles. Fair or unfair.
The biggest “offenders” feel no shame, they know no guilt.
They embrace only their own bigoted double standards.
Asking someone to resolve problems that they not only perpetuate,
but don’t even acknowledge, is a fruitless waste of your precious breath.
You are either of a mind of equality or you are not.
Few are persuaded to do an about face.
Children of all races, creed and colors are not BORN haters.
THEY ARE TAUGHT.
Those thoughts and beliefs of inequity become their values,
No matter how injurious they may be.
”What Is Equal” Copyright © John Olander 2018.
All rights reserved. Graphic Art by John Olander.
Used with permission. Thank you! ♡
I hope you’re having a beautiful day. ♡
Here’s another light-filled ¤ Gem ¤

Big congrats to Johnny O whose poem “Climb Again” was featured on two news stories in Denver last week:
KUSA News, Denver CO: Inside Hard Times Writers Workshop
“Although they’re just words, they are words coming from somewhere unexpected with the hopeful consequence of changing people’s lives for good.”
KUSA News, Denver, CO: Featuring John Olander Jan. 14, 2018 Reading “Climb Again”
“SOUND ON: What would a homeless person write if given the chance? John Olander shared a hard-hitting piece of poetry with us.”
Thank you Johnny for allowing us to feature your beautiful poetry since last year on under1000skies. We’re so grateful for our connection and for your friendship. Thank you for contributions to your community and for your kindness and enthusiasm in all our interactions. Please keep writing and sharing your poetry. The world needs your voice.
☼ You’re a shining light. ☼
With gratitude and love,

A “Giftivism” Initiative
We are photographers,
writers, artists & advocates
serving and connecting
homeless creatives.
I hope you’re having a beautiful day. ♡
Here’s another light-filled ¤ Gem ¤

Original Vid

Photo and video copyright ©
Cord X 2018. All rights reserved.
Used with permission. Thank you! ♡
-Cord X, quiet the empty
Thank you Cord for allowing us to feature your beautiful poetry this week on under1000skies. We’re so grateful for our connection and for your friendship. We were really touched by your story on “Quiet the Empty” about the beautiful preemie hats you make with donated yarn. Thank you for contributions to your community and for your kindness in all our interactions. Please call on us if you ever need anything. Please keep writing and making art and taking beautiful photos. The world needs your voice.
☼ You’re a shining light. ☼
With gratitude and love,

A “Giftivism” Initiative
We are photographers,
writers, artists & advocates
serving and connecting
homeless creatives.