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Start the darn thang

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  Inside I am screaming because I am typing my first official blog post. I just finished watching Season 3 of Bridgerton , and if you’ve seen it you can imagine my excitement and enthusiasm, as I’m feeling like Lady Whistledown right now (if you know, you know). I’ve written many-a-thing-- most notably, poems, articles, and essays-- but to finally be writing a blog for nothing other than my pleasure is a dream come true. Literally… just the act of writing alone is gratifying.  Let me continue by introducing myself. I have a few names, and you can call me whichever one you like. My legal name is Brandy Simpkins; I was also given the name Amiru (meaning “Ruler” and “treetop”) at birth; and my stage name is Miss Brandywine. Just like you, I am the dust of the earth animated by an immortal soul granted from infinite Creation. I cherish Being in nature to remind me of this truth. I am gifted at choreographing language to speak to whomever chooses to listen. I am a woman or “womb-man”-- the